Interruptions-Disrupting the Silence Transistor (https://transistor.fm) https://feeds.transistor.fm/interruptions-disrupting-the-silence Interruptions is a podcast hosted by Rev. Odell M. Cooper and Cathy Patton, two parents whose lives were Interrupted - one by gun violence and the other by autism. The hosts use their voices to Disrupt the Silence caused by inherited faith and family traditions, cultural and societal stigmas, and fear. Each episode openly addresses racial and economic disparities and the impact on mental health in communities of Black and Brown people. Their guests share personal stories about how their lives have been traumatically Interrupted and portions of their own survival narrative. Join us to hear the stories of how to reinvent yourself in the midst of your Interruptions. Check out the video on Youtube @https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLKpfZkgU0jyIVkWBoQ_GqqWYMZ7Xd724r Hosts 1: Rev. Odell Montgomery Cooper Rev. Odell Montgomery Cooper MA, is currently a playwright, soon be an author “Interruptions, Disrupting the Silence” which is her personal story of trauma, faith and resilience as she responds to her Interruptions and the awakening. Also serving as an Associate Minister at Mt. Aery Baptist Church in Bridgeport, CT. An advocate for social Justice and issues that impacts communities of color. Rev. O is committed to share her personal journey of Suburban Urban mother having her life abruptly interrupted. Which led to a domino effect in her life. B y ignoring and not recognizing trauma, she suffered from PTSD, loss of employment, detachment from relationships and suicidal ideation. As a minister, Odell struggled with coping with her faith and God’s decision. Rev. O suffered a Brain aneurysm on the birth date of her son who became another innocent casualty to gun violence. She shares her trauma, will to live and becoming resilient. Odell struggled to overcome family traditions, cultural and societal stigmas about mental health and discovered a way reinvent herself during her trauma. Rev. Cooper a Bostonian, completed her undergraduate degree at Howard University in Washington, D.C. Her path toward ministry began while attending Hartford Seminary's Black Ministries Program (BMP). Where she also earned her master’s degree. She currently serves as the President of the Hartford Seminary's Black Ministries Program Alumni Association (BMPAA). Professionally, she has a successful career in being innovative in developing others to achieve successful employment and leadership development in various sectors and faith-based sectors. She serves on the executive leadership team for Congregations Organized for a New Connecticut (CONECT). Board Chair for Connecticut Violence Intervention Program (CTVIP) and member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., New Haven Alumnae Chapter. She is the mother of two children, Jackie and John (deceased), and loving grandmother. Host 2: Cathy Patton Cathy Robinson-Patton a native of Bridgeport, CT. An active member in her childhood church Mount Aery Baptist Church serving as the Administrative Chair for the MAAFA Production. Cathy earned a BA and Masters in the field of Social Work, from the University of Connecticut. Afterwards she secured a career with The Department of Social Services. Being rewarded for skills and talents and commitment to the profession she was promoted to various positions retiring as the Deputy Director of Field Operations. Her responsibilities included children, adults, and the disabled population. Cathy has served as the past President of the Theta Epsilon Omega Chapter, of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. member of the Order of Eastern Star, Eureka Chapter #2 and host of other community organizations. Currently she is working in Social and Human services with students at Western University as an Adjunct Professor. She is also with The Connecticut Center for School Change as a Parent Liaison for their Parents Supporting Educational Excellence (Parent SEE) program, that assist parents to become leaders within their school districts to so that all children receive quality education and achieve at high levels. Being a parent of a child with Autism, she has spent many years as an advocate for all parents to ensure this population receives equal opportunities. She was also a past member of the Hamden Board of Education and Diversity Advisory Board. Her favorite and most active role is that of being a wife of 33 years to her college sweetheart, Garland Patton and the proud mother of two, Garland Jr. and Teal, her daughter in-law Jazmine and her 3 grand dogs. 2020 Baobab Tree Studios, Inc. a6d18c05-bfbc-55b7-8b9b-36541ad69887 no en Fri, 09 Feb 2024 15:06:20 -0500 Tue, 02 Dec 2025 16:22:31 -0500 https://img.transistor.fm/I2EVOMRJ8TXrlYWEt6ynep5Ykt6p6aGKQXAHKHjl7Lw/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzExNjgxLzE1OTI0/MzkxNDgtYXJ0d29y/ay5qcGc.jpg Interruptions-Disrupting the Silence serial Odell Cooper, Ca Interruptions is a podcast hosted by Rev. Odell M. Cooper and Cathy Patton, two parents whose lives were Interrupted - one by gun violence and the other by autism. The hosts use their voices to Disrupt the Silence caused by inherited faith and family traditions, cultural and societal stigmas, and fear. Each episode openly addresses racial and economic disparities and the impact on mental health in communities of Black and Brown people. Their guests share personal stories about how their lives have been traumatically Interrupted and portions of their own survival narrative. Join us to hear the stories of how to reinvent yourself in the midst of your Interruptions. Check out the video on Youtube @https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLKpfZkgU0jyIVkWBoQ_GqqWYMZ7Xd724r Hosts 1: Rev. Odell Montgomery Cooper Rev. Odell Montgomery Cooper MA, is currently a playwright, soon be an author “Interruptions, Disrupting the Silence” which is her personal story of trauma, faith and resilience as she responds to her Interruptions and the awakening. Also serving as an Associate Minister at Mt. Aery Baptist Church in Bridgeport, CT. An advocate for social Justice and issues that impacts communities of color. Rev. O is committed to share her personal journey of Suburban Urban mother having her life abruptly interrupted. Which led to a domino effect in her life. B y ignoring and not recognizing trauma, she suffered from PTSD, loss of employment, detachment from relationships and suicidal ideation. As a minister, Odell struggled with coping with her faith and God’s decision. Rev. O suffered a Brain aneurysm on the birth date of her son who became another innocent casualty to gun violence. She shares her trauma, will to live and becoming resilient. Odell struggled to overcome family traditions, cultural and societal stigmas about mental health and discovered a way reinvent herself during her trauma. Rev. Cooper a Bostonian, completed her undergraduate degree at Howard University in Washington, D.C. Her path toward ministry began while attending Hartford Seminary's Black Ministries Program (BMP). Where she also earned her master’s degree. She currently serves as the President of the Hartford Seminary's Black Ministries Program Alumni Association (BMPAA). Professionally, she has a successful career in being innovative in developing others to achieve successful employment and leadership development in various sectors and faith-based sectors. She serves on the executive leadership team for Congregations Organized for a New Connecticut (CONECT). Board Chair for Connecticut Violence Intervention Program (CTVIP) and member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., New Haven Alumnae Chapter. She is the mother of two children, Jackie and John (deceased), and loving grandmother. Host 2: Cathy Patton Cathy Robinson-Patton a native of Bridgeport, CT. An active member in her childhood church Mount Aery Baptist Church serving as the Administrative Chair for the MAAFA Production. Cathy earned a BA and Masters in the field of Social Work, from the University of Connecticut. Afterwards she secured a career with The Department of Social Services. Being rewarded for skills and talents and commitment to the profession she was promoted to various positions retiring as the Deputy Director of Field Operations. Her responsibilities included children, adults, and the disabled population. Cathy has served as the past President of the Theta Epsilon Omega Chapter, of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. member of the Order of Eastern Star, Eureka Chapter #2 and host of other community organizations. Currently she is working in Social and Human services with students at Western University as an Adjunct Professor. She is also with The Connecticut Center for School Change as a Parent Liaison for their Parents Supporting Educational Excellence (Parent SEE) program, that assist parents to become leaders within their school districts to so that all children receive quality education and achieve at high levels. Being a parent of a child with Autism, she has spent many years as an advocate for all parents to ensure this population receives equal opportunities. She was also a past member of the Hamden Board of Education and Diversity Advisory Board. Her favorite and most active role is that of being a wife of 33 years to her college sweetheart, Garland Patton and the proud mother of two, Garland Jr. and Teal, her daughter in-law Jazmine and her 3 grand dogs. Interruptions is a podcast hosted by Rev. Theater, play, self help, shooting, gun violence, survival, surviving, aneurysm, addiction, hope, faith Baobab Tree Studios, Inc. No No A Thought is Born | Episode 1 1 1 A Thought is Born | Episode 1 full 8559e673-8730-4e1f-8121-765be2f2c495 https://share.transistor.fm/s/97818dab On a warm sunny day, family friend Jonathan is enroute to a political fundraiser and notices Odell sitting in her front yard. Wanting to do a check in with her since the loss of her son the previous year. He begins a casual conversation. Odell is reluctant to discuss her grief regarding her loss and even more, hesitant since she doubts that Jonathan has knowledge of the recent brain aneurysm she suffered. Instead through her journey of trauma therapy she has learned to define her present status as a reinvention of self. Her response piques Jonathan's interest as Odell responds by sharing details of the last seven months. As Odell begins to unfold the truth of the traumatic events, network of support and godly interventions. He encourages her to write her story as a theatrical production to help her, family, friends

and the community through the healing process.

Special Guest: Abigail onwunali, Jonathan Q. Berryman and Alexus Coney.

]]> On a warm sunny day, family friend Jonathan is enroute to a political fundraiser and notices Odell sitting in her front yard. Wanting to do a check in with her since the loss of her son the previous year. He begins a casual conversation. Odell is reluctant to discuss her grief regarding her loss and even more, hesitant since she doubts that Jonathan has knowledge of the recent brain aneurysm she suffered. Instead through her journey of trauma therapy she has learned to define her present status as a reinvention of self. Her response piques Jonathan's interest as Odell responds by sharing details of the last seven months. As Odell begins to unfold the truth of the traumatic events, network of support and godly interventions. He encourages her to write her story as a theatrical production to help her, family, friends

and the community through the healing process.

Special Guest: Abigail onwunali, Jonathan Q. Berryman and Alexus Coney.

]]> Wed, 17 Jun 2020 20:30:00 -0400 Odell Cooper, Ca Odell Cooper, Ca 3647 After going through many life shattering events, Odell is defining her journey through reinventing herself. After going through many life shattering events, Odell is defining her journey through reinventing herself. Theater, play, self help, shooting, gun violence, survival, surviving, aneurysm, addiction, hope, faith No How Did I Get Here? | Episode 2 2 2 How Did I Get Here? | Episode 2 full da57b259-9ab3-4e42-9469-78486d72517f https://share.transistor.fm/s/c013d50a Society, family, and social media outlines the perfect life. You should be married, have a successful career with 2.5 children, a dog, and a house surrounded with  a white picket fence by the age of 25 and retired by the time your reach the age of 62... DONE! This was the inherited dream! However, if you want to make God laugh, tell him what you have already planned your life. 

What happens when  your plans are interrupted? How do you deal with life then? We are too often conditioned to inherit the hype from our upbringing to accept the traumas that occur in our lives and remain silent about the pain. What we neglect to respect and acknowledge is when our body screams out in pain.
 

Listen as we honestly discuss the tribulations of being the mother of a murdered son... a child with autism. And just when you think it’s safe to go back into the waters... COVID-19 appears.

Listen to how the hosts unfold our realities and share how we had to break-through stigmas and family traditions by understanding that healing 
involves peeling away the layers of conditional trauma and counseling is not unthinkable.

www.2reinventyourself.com

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rev-odell-montgomery-cooper-4b5408139/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/239055517240543/

]]> Society, family, and social media outlines the perfect life. You should be married, have a successful career with 2.5 children, a dog, and a house surrounded with  a white picket fence by the age of 25 and retired by the time your reach the age of 62... DONE! This was the inherited dream! However, if you want to make God laugh, tell him what you have already planned your life. 

What happens when  your plans are interrupted? How do you deal with life then? We are too often conditioned to inherit the hype from our upbringing to accept the traumas that occur in our lives and remain silent about the pain. What we neglect to respect and acknowledge is when our body screams out in pain.
 

Listen as we honestly discuss the tribulations of being the mother of a murdered son... a child with autism. And just when you think it’s safe to go back into the waters... COVID-19 appears.

Listen to how the hosts unfold our realities and share how we had to break-through stigmas and family traditions by understanding that healing 
involves peeling away the layers of conditional trauma and counseling is not unthinkable.

www.2reinventyourself.com

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rev-odell-montgomery-cooper-4b5408139/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/239055517240543/

]]> Thu, 25 Jun 2020 17:30:00 -0400 Odell Cooper, Ca Odell Cooper, Ca 3697 How do you deal with an Interruptions in your life that contradict your culture, family upbringing and your personal plans when your sudden reality is my child has autism; my son is murdered and now there is COVID-19. How do you deal with an Interruptions in your life that contradict your culture, family upbringing and your personal plans when your sudden reality is my child has autism; my son is murdered and now there is COVID-19. Interruptions, trauma, mental health, urban trauma, traumatic grief, autism, family No A Mother's Cry | Episode 3 3 3 A Mother's Cry | Episode 3 full b6ad0db8-539c-4a28-9f75-88ebabc28248 https://share.transistor.fm/s/e003927f When a mother learns that her life was interrupted following her child becoming another innocent casualty of gun violence. Not only is a mother told that her son was murdered, her disbelief leads her to demand answers. Three weeks into the police investigation, the detectives confirmed that her son's murder was due to mistaken identity; therefore validating her suspicion.


"Interruptions" begins to unravel the layers of trauma that socially and emotionally cripple a family and their friends. The trauma that justifies... a mother’s cry.


In this episode, the hosts share the stories that have bonded a mother and child through joy, laughter and love. A mother’s love for her child is unwavering, through their triumphs, tragedies and struggles. We are joined and guided in our conversation by Tamja Gray, 

"Interruptions" intends to disrupt the silence of trauma and dismiss the stigmas of mental health and counseling which have allowed this mother to share and remember the joy and love of motherhood.

We bring to you... a mother's cry.

]]> When a mother learns that her life was interrupted following her child becoming another innocent casualty of gun violence. Not only is a mother told that her son was murdered, her disbelief leads her to demand answers. Three weeks into the police investigation, the detectives confirmed that her son's murder was due to mistaken identity; therefore validating her suspicion.


"Interruptions" begins to unravel the layers of trauma that socially and emotionally cripple a family and their friends. The trauma that justifies... a mother’s cry.


In this episode, the hosts share the stories that have bonded a mother and child through joy, laughter and love. A mother’s love for her child is unwavering, through their triumphs, tragedies and struggles. We are joined and guided in our conversation by Tamja Gray, 

"Interruptions" intends to disrupt the silence of trauma and dismiss the stigmas of mental health and counseling which have allowed this mother to share and remember the joy and love of motherhood.

We bring to you... a mother's cry.

]]> Thu, 02 Jul 2020 16:30:00 -0400 Odell Cooper, Ca Odell Cooper, Ca 3660 The initial disturbance that takes place when mothers learn about life altering changes concerning their children. The initial disturbance that takes place when mothers learn about life altering changes concerning their children. Theater, play, self help, shooting, gun violence, survival, surviving, aneurysm, addiction, hope, faith No Take it Back | Episode 4 4 4 Take it Back | Episode 4 full f263a2dc-88c7-4b1c-bd74-06427a20ac16 https://share.transistor.fm/s/d0fb42b4 A mother hears another black man was shot at the same time and in the same vicinity of the establishment in Hamden, CT where her son was murdered - by mistaken identity. She decides to no longer remain numb to the repeated gun violence and criminal activities surrounding  that restaurant. This news triggered a different response and springs her into action. 

She reaches out to CONECT Congregations Organized for a New Connecticut (a broad based organization of which she is a member), Hamden Police and the Mayor’s Office to assist CONECT in finding a way to stop the violence and prevent another mother from waking up to a 1:30am phone call  which began unfolding the layers of trauma that socially and emotionally cripple a family and their friends. 

With the additional support of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc. New Haven Alumnae Chapter, local Black Churches, Southern Connecticut State University and the Hamden residents, the call to action began. Hear the process of how the lawyer, also a member of CONECT, volunteered his time and the detective assigned to her son’s case, aided this community to submit a petition to the Liquor Control Division in efforts to cancel their liquor license which led to their closure.

]]> A mother hears another black man was shot at the same time and in the same vicinity of the establishment in Hamden, CT where her son was murdered - by mistaken identity. She decides to no longer remain numb to the repeated gun violence and criminal activities surrounding  that restaurant. This news triggered a different response and springs her into action. 

She reaches out to CONECT Congregations Organized for a New Connecticut (a broad based organization of which she is a member), Hamden Police and the Mayor’s Office to assist CONECT in finding a way to stop the violence and prevent another mother from waking up to a 1:30am phone call  which began unfolding the layers of trauma that socially and emotionally cripple a family and their friends. 

With the additional support of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc. New Haven Alumnae Chapter, local Black Churches, Southern Connecticut State University and the Hamden residents, the call to action began. Hear the process of how the lawyer, also a member of CONECT, volunteered his time and the detective assigned to her son’s case, aided this community to submit a petition to the Liquor Control Division in efforts to cancel their liquor license which led to their closure.

]]> Thu, 09 Jul 2020 14:00:00 -0400 Odell Cooper, Ca Odell Cooper, Ca 3703 A mother hears another black man was shot at the same time and in the same vicinity of the establishment in Hamden, CT where her son was murdered - by mistaken identity. She decides to no longer remain numb to the repeated gun violence and criminal activities surrounding that restaurant. This news triggered a different response and springs her into action. A mother hears another black man was shot at the same time and in the same vicinity of the establishment in Hamden, CT where her son was murdered - by mistaken identity. She decides to no longer remain numb to the repeated gun violence and criminal activi Theater, play, self help, shooting, gun violence, survival, surviving, aneurysm, addiction, hope, faith No Who Wants to Talk ABout That? | Episode 5 5 5 Who Wants to Talk ABout That? | Episode 5 full 4a976f6c-c8dd-4c6c-b896-955178ba8188 https://share.transistor.fm/s/2c783b37 In this podcast we will be focusing on mental health characteristics and the process of identifying them through counseling.

We also highlight how some of these mental health conditions are hereditary and can be unconsciously conveyed through generations of shared stories. Through these discussions we see how generational trauma creates patterns of learned behaviors and language that develops internal biases in ongoing family lineage.

In conclusion, We believe what “Big Momma” told us!

]]> In this podcast we will be focusing on mental health characteristics and the process of identifying them through counseling.

We also highlight how some of these mental health conditions are hereditary and can be unconsciously conveyed through generations of shared stories. Through these discussions we see how generational trauma creates patterns of learned behaviors and language that develops internal biases in ongoing family lineage.

In conclusion, We believe what “Big Momma” told us!

]]> Thu, 16 Jul 2020 14:45:06 -0400 Odell Cooper, Ca Odell Cooper, Ca 4472 In this podcast we will be focusing on mental health characteristics and the process of identifying them through counseling. In this podcast we will be focusing on mental health characteristics and the process of identifying them through counseling. Theater, play, self help, shooting, gun violence, survival, surviving, aneurysm, addiction, hope, faith No How Did I Get Here Part II | Episode 6 6 6 How Did I Get Here Part II | Episode 6 full 2d26c20a-3c67-4e4a-9961-7d8f33ead0fb https://share.transistor.fm/s/f8fdae94 We witnessed the unfolding of the layers of trauma that socially and emotionally crippled this family and their friends; the domino-effect of consequences that unfolded in the wake of that fateful night her son was murdered. 

As an ordained minister, the mother felt an emotional conflict between her family's inherited traditions of their faith practices and Christian language that did not help to lessen her anger and hostility. As a servant of the Gospel, the mother took God’s lack of intervention personally. ONLY to discover, four years later that God was always present, always intervening and had a plan for this servant's life. The mother has learned to reinvent herself and has emerged as a playwright, author and continues to be an advocate not only in her community but to a global audience. 

In today's podcast we asks again, "How did I get here?", and the response is, only through the Grace of God. We meet another servant of God that played a special role in the mother's healing and reconciling with God.

]]> We witnessed the unfolding of the layers of trauma that socially and emotionally crippled this family and their friends; the domino-effect of consequences that unfolded in the wake of that fateful night her son was murdered. 

As an ordained minister, the mother felt an emotional conflict between her family's inherited traditions of their faith practices and Christian language that did not help to lessen her anger and hostility. As a servant of the Gospel, the mother took God’s lack of intervention personally. ONLY to discover, four years later that God was always present, always intervening and had a plan for this servant's life. The mother has learned to reinvent herself and has emerged as a playwright, author and continues to be an advocate not only in her community but to a global audience. 

In today's podcast we asks again, "How did I get here?", and the response is, only through the Grace of God. We meet another servant of God that played a special role in the mother's healing and reconciling with God.

]]> Thu, 23 Jul 2020 15:11:23 -0400 Odell Cooper, Ca Odell Cooper, Ca 3913 We focused on the stages of grief and trauma in this family’s life and how they questioned if God was listening. Hear what they discovered. We focused on the stages of grief and trauma in this family’s life and how they questioned if God was listening. Hear what they discovered. Theater, play, self help, shooting, gun violence, survival, surviving, aneurysm, addiction, hope, faith No Committed to our mission | Episode 7 7 7 Committed to our mission | Episode 7 full b4304a72-45e3-429c-8903-4e0d0114ea77 https://share.transistor.fm/s/0ff307ef In this episode we discuss trauma and how one's personal and professional life are impacted by an interruption and the process of resiliency. We get David Addams, Executive Director, William Caspar Graustein Memorial Fund to respond to the questions:

-  What are the organizational process and procedures that were impacted due to the Interruption?
-  What are the ongoing current strategies of the foundation to achieve the organization's mission?
-  What is the future for the foundation?

]]> In this episode we discuss trauma and how one's personal and professional life are impacted by an interruption and the process of resiliency. We get David Addams, Executive Director, William Caspar Graustein Memorial Fund to respond to the questions:

-  What are the organizational process and procedures that were impacted due to the Interruption?
-  What are the ongoing current strategies of the foundation to achieve the organization's mission?
-  What is the future for the foundation?

]]> Fri, 02 Oct 2020 14:38:23 -0400 Odell Cooper, Ca Odell Cooper, Ca 3705 In this episode we discuss trauma and how one's personal and professional life are impacted by an Interruption and the process of resiliency. In this episode we discuss trauma and how one's personal and professional life are impacted by an Interruption and the process of resiliency. Theater, play, self help, shooting, gun violence, survival, surviving, aneurysm, addiction, hope, faith No Does Trauma have a color or status? | Episode 8 8 8 Does Trauma have a color or status? | Episode 8 full 384cffe1-733a-4329-95f8-ad8fc017d8f9 https://share.transistor.fm/s/a4bba84d We are joined this episode by Dr. Alice Forrester, CEO of Clifford Beers to discuss how individuals personal and professional life have been impacted by trauma and Interruptions, and the power of being resilient.

Clifford Beers help and Information: 203-772-1270
If an emergency call 211 for our Mobile Crisis Response

WarmLine Reach out CT 1-844-TALK-4CT

Website: www.cliffordbeers.org
Facebook: @cliffordbeersCT
Instagram: @msc.at.cliffordbeers
Twitter: @cliffordbeers

]]> We are joined this episode by Dr. Alice Forrester, CEO of Clifford Beers to discuss how individuals personal and professional life have been impacted by trauma and Interruptions, and the power of being resilient.

Clifford Beers help and Information: 203-772-1270
If an emergency call 211 for our Mobile Crisis Response

WarmLine Reach out CT 1-844-TALK-4CT

Website: www.cliffordbeers.org
Facebook: @cliffordbeersCT
Instagram: @msc.at.cliffordbeers
Twitter: @cliffordbeers

]]> Sat, 03 Oct 2020 10:00:00 -0400 Odell Cooper, Ca Odell Cooper, Ca 3705 We are joined this episode by Dr. Alice Forrester, CEO of Clifford Beers to discuss how individuals personal and professional life have been impacted by trauma and Interruptions, and the power of being resilient. We are joined this episode by Dr. Alice Forrester, CEO of Clifford Beers to discuss how individuals personal and professional life have been impacted by trauma and Interruptions, and the power of being resilient. Theater, play, self help, shooting, gun violence, survival, surviving, aneurysm, addiction, hope, faith No I Have What It Takes To Reimagine Me! | Episode 9 9 9 I Have What It Takes To Reimagine Me! | Episode 9 full 02e8eb06-3211-4287-87d2-28517835a7d3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/151b9da6 We will discuss the following topics with our guest Adrienne Dean Parkmond  of The WorkPlace Inc. the following questions:

  • As a result of covid 19 how have you had to reimagine organizational processes in order or your organization to stay true to it's mission and those you service?
  • What are the programs and services offered by your agency?
  • As an African American woman with the position of Chief Operating Officer, how have you dealt with the Black Lives Matter issues within your organization?

We hope to begin understanding the true impact of covid 19 and the impact on professional and personal lives.

]]> We will discuss the following topics with our guest Adrienne Dean Parkmond  of The WorkPlace Inc. the following questions:

  • As a result of covid 19 how have you had to reimagine organizational processes in order or your organization to stay true to it's mission and those you service?
  • What are the programs and services offered by your agency?
  • As an African American woman with the position of Chief Operating Officer, how have you dealt with the Black Lives Matter issues within your organization?

We hope to begin understanding the true impact of covid 19 and the impact on professional and personal lives.

]]> Sun, 29 Nov 2020 09:02:08 -0500 Odell Cooper, Ca Odell Cooper, Ca 3966 The discussion will review the show people learn to reach their vision even if their outlined plan of getting here has been altered by life circumstances. The discussion will review the show people learn to reach their vision even if their outlined plan of getting here has been altered by life circumstances. Theater, play, self help, shooting, gun violence, survival, surviving, aneurysm, addiction, hope, faith No That's my MAN! | Episode 10 10 10 That's my MAN! | Episode 10 full cfacf36e-c546-4a57-ba88-1476a0213ec2 https://share.transistor.fm/s/6c3ef554 We  have a riveting conversation with Abdul Rahmaan I. Muhammad who shares how the Manhood Tree Program has allowed men to become victorious in life as they unmask and reveal the naked truth about life, interruptions, and relationships.

Abdul is the Director of My Peoples Clinical Services and creator of The Manhood Tree and Fathers' MANologues. Through inspirational conversation he shares why he is invested in supporting men to unmask from the all the expectations of the world, work, and relationships, as they journey to be free of unrealistic expectations and find their true selves. We discuss fatherhood and hear about a few unspoken expectations that are placed upon men. Abdul engages us in real dialogue about his personal life interruptions, relationships, false expectations, and the pedestals others try to position men on.

The Fathers' MANologues has served as a creative therapy and place where men feel safe to share and voice their concerns. The participants in the program long to finally hear the magic words... "That’s my son! That’s my Daddy! That’s my man!"

]]> We  have a riveting conversation with Abdul Rahmaan I. Muhammad who shares how the Manhood Tree Program has allowed men to become victorious in life as they unmask and reveal the naked truth about life, interruptions, and relationships.

Abdul is the Director of My Peoples Clinical Services and creator of The Manhood Tree and Fathers' MANologues. Through inspirational conversation he shares why he is invested in supporting men to unmask from the all the expectations of the world, work, and relationships, as they journey to be free of unrealistic expectations and find their true selves. We discuss fatherhood and hear about a few unspoken expectations that are placed upon men. Abdul engages us in real dialogue about his personal life interruptions, relationships, false expectations, and the pedestals others try to position men on.

The Fathers' MANologues has served as a creative therapy and place where men feel safe to share and voice their concerns. The participants in the program long to finally hear the magic words... "That’s my son! That’s my Daddy! That’s my man!"

]]> Sun, 29 Nov 2020 09:05:59 -0500 Odell Cooper, Ca Odell Cooper, Ca 3979 We have a riveting conversation with Abdul Rahmaan I. Muhammad who shares how the Manhood Tree Program has allowed men to become victorious in life as they unmask and reveal the naked truth about life, interruptions, and relationships. We have a riveting conversation with Abdul Rahmaan I. Muhammad who shares how the Manhood Tree Program has allowed men to become victorious in life as they unmask and reveal the naked truth about life, interruptions, and relationships. Theater, play, self help, shooting, gun violence, survival, surviving, aneurysm, addiction, hope, faith No From Trauma to Triumph | Episode 11 11 11 From Trauma to Triumph | Episode 11 full 6d2411c3-4eca-42a2-b249-75ec5d087556 https://share.transistor.fm/s/25a180c2 Join us in a discussion with Mark Brevard of the New England Donor Foundation about organ donation from the perspective of the agency that not only recruits donors, but helps the donor and/or family work through the process of this interruption of life.

How do you explain the process to those who have fear or 
misunderstand the donor process?
How has COVID 19 impacted organ donations?
How or why did you get involved in the type of business?
How do explain the process to a family who did not know
 their family member was an organ donor?
How do you ask a family for a members organs?

]]> Join us in a discussion with Mark Brevard of the New England Donor Foundation about organ donation from the perspective of the agency that not only recruits donors, but helps the donor and/or family work through the process of this interruption of life.

How do you explain the process to those who have fear or 
misunderstand the donor process?
How has COVID 19 impacted organ donations?
How or why did you get involved in the type of business?
How do explain the process to a family who did not know
 their family member was an organ donor?
How do you ask a family for a members organs?

]]> Sun, 29 Nov 2020 09:08:12 -0500 Odell Cooper, Ca Odell Cooper, Ca 3718 Join us in a discussion with Mark Brevard of the New England Donor Foundation about organ donation from the perspective of the agency that not only recruits donors, but helps the donor and/or family work through the process of this interruption of life. Join us in a discussion with Mark Brevard of the New England Donor Foundation about organ donation from the perspective of the agency that not only recruits donors, but helps the donor and/or family work through the process of this interruption of l Theater, play, self help, shooting, gun violence, survival, surviving, aneurysm, addiction, hope, faith No Pursuit of Happiness - Part 1 of 3 | Episode 12 12 12 Pursuit of Happiness - Part 1 of 3 | Episode 12 full a2f90ece-86eb-4099-9163-9cef3baf0627 https://share.transistor.fm/s/051b840b Welcome to part 1 of our 3 part series "Pursuit of Happiness" 

In this series we introduce a variety of ideas to encourage your path toward resiliency. Our series shares options of helping yourself in addition to seeking medical support when needed. The ‘holiday blues’ is not an officially recognized psychiatric condition. This does not mean that you should not talk to your physician about any concerning symptoms. 

In part 1 of this series we help you find the strength to bounce back emotionally and physically by exploring a new hobby. This episode begins with a conversation with our friend Tamja Gray-Moore, LCSW. 

Also joining us is Kareema Riddick about the benefits of her personal blended "Yes Darling Teas" delivered to your doorstep for every mood. 
       www.yesdarlingtea.com
       www.facebook.com/yesdarlingtea
      @yesdarlingtea

Arts and Crafts with Ceresa Newsome, founder of "Endangered Stitches" on ways to soothe your mind and spirit.
      www.endangeredstitches.com
      Info@endangeredstitches.com
     @endangeredstitches on Facebook, Instagram, and Pinterest

]]> Welcome to part 1 of our 3 part series "Pursuit of Happiness" 

In this series we introduce a variety of ideas to encourage your path toward resiliency. Our series shares options of helping yourself in addition to seeking medical support when needed. The ‘holiday blues’ is not an officially recognized psychiatric condition. This does not mean that you should not talk to your physician about any concerning symptoms. 

In part 1 of this series we help you find the strength to bounce back emotionally and physically by exploring a new hobby. This episode begins with a conversation with our friend Tamja Gray-Moore, LCSW. 

Also joining us is Kareema Riddick about the benefits of her personal blended "Yes Darling Teas" delivered to your doorstep for every mood. 
       www.yesdarlingtea.com
       www.facebook.com/yesdarlingtea
      @yesdarlingtea

Arts and Crafts with Ceresa Newsome, founder of "Endangered Stitches" on ways to soothe your mind and spirit.
      www.endangeredstitches.com
      Info@endangeredstitches.com
     @endangeredstitches on Facebook, Instagram, and Pinterest

]]> Sun, 29 Nov 2020 09:10:23 -0500 Odell Cooper, Ca Odell Cooper, Ca 3680 Welcome to part 1 of our 3 part series "Pursuit of Happiness" In this series we introduce a variety of ideas to encourage your path toward resiliency. Our series shares options of helping yourself in addition to seeking medical support when needed. The ‘holiday blues’ is not an officially recognized psychiatric condition. This does not mean that you should not talk to your physician about any concerning symptoms. Welcome to part 1 of our 3 part series "Pursuit of Happiness" In this series we introduce a variety of ideas to encourage your path toward resiliency. Our series shares options of helping yourself in addition to seeking medical support when needed. Theater, play, self help, shooting, gun violence, survival, surviving, aneurysm, addiction, hope, faith No Pursuit of Happiness - Part 2 of 3 | Episode 13 13 13 Pursuit of Happiness - Part 2 of 3 | Episode 13 full ef64ad49-1e86-49f9-9deb-6955d231f983 https://share.transistor.fm/s/7ffc4b3c Todays guest has turned Mary Kay and Paparazzi Jewelry into a ministry for cancer patients 
and women living in homeless Shelters. Www.UtopianBijoux.com

Our other 2nd guest uses music by
 singing to autistic children to help them to adopt coping behaviors.

]]> Todays guest has turned Mary Kay and Paparazzi Jewelry into a ministry for cancer patients 
and women living in homeless Shelters. Www.UtopianBijoux.com

Our other 2nd guest uses music by
 singing to autistic children to help them to adopt coping behaviors.

]]> Thu, 17 Dec 2020 12:22:27 -0500 Odell Cooper, Ca Odell Cooper, Ca 3716 Follow our 3-Part Series called Pursuit of Happiness. As we introduce a variety of ideas to encourage your path toward resiliency. We help you find the strength to bounce back emotionally and physically with exploring a new hobbies. Follow our 3-Part Series called Pursuit of Happiness. As we introduce a variety of ideas to encourage your path toward resiliency. We help you find the strength to bounce back emotionally and physically with exploring a new hobbies. Theater, play, self help, shooting, gun violence, survival, surviving, aneurysm, addiction, hope, faith No Pursuit of Happiness Part 3 of 3 | Episode 14 14 14 Pursuit of Happiness Part 3 of 3 | Episode 14 full 3d77a535-8ef3-4762-b90e-c093d04cf733 https://share.transistor.fm/s/8e356a2c The most common symptom of the holiday blues is amplified depression. This is true of people who may being dealing with depression already as well. You may be experiencing a bout of seasonal depression or holiday blues if you feel like simple activities are more difficult than normal.

The ‘holiday blues’ is not an officially recognized psychiatric condition This does not mean that you should not talk to your physician about any concerning symptoms. Our series shares options of helping yourself in addition to seeking medical support when needed.

]]> The most common symptom of the holiday blues is amplified depression. This is true of people who may being dealing with depression already as well. You may be experiencing a bout of seasonal depression or holiday blues if you feel like simple activities are more difficult than normal.

The ‘holiday blues’ is not an officially recognized psychiatric condition This does not mean that you should not talk to your physician about any concerning symptoms. Our series shares options of helping yourself in addition to seeking medical support when needed.

]]> Sat, 26 Dec 2020 09:00:00 -0500 Odell Cooper, Ca Odell Cooper, Ca 3891 Follow our 3-Part Series called Pursuit of Happiness. As we introduce a variety of ideas to encourage your path toward resiliency. We help you find the strength to bounce back emotionally and physically with exploring a new hobbies. Today's first guest has turned writing into the art of journaling your story for healing. Our other 2nd guest uses fitness as a means to stay mentally and physically active during the pandemic and/or after traumatic Interruptions in your life. Both discuss the importance of journaling your progress. Follow our 3-Part Series called Pursuit of Happiness. As we introduce a variety of ideas to encourage your path toward resiliency. We help you find the strength to bounce back emotionally and physically with exploring a new hobbies. Today's first guest Theater, play, self help, shooting, gun violence, survival, surviving, aneurysm, addiction, hope, faith No A Few Good Men Part 1 of 2 | Episode 15 15 15 A Few Good Men Part 1 of 2 | Episode 15 full 3b8e0647-ec91-4719-8b42-83e0ded81ed9 https://share.transistor.fm/s/c577ad00 "About 24 million children in America live without their biological father, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. And there have been numerous local and national efforts to improve these statistics.
Children without fathers in the home have a greater risk of poverty, are more likely to abuse drugs and alcohol, are more likely to dropout of high school and more likely to go to prison, according to HUD officials.

Meet our guest John Barrett, a HBCU Graduate a divorcee and father of 3. He said, “I am their father. What else should I be doing?”"

]]> "About 24 million children in America live without their biological father, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. And there have been numerous local and national efforts to improve these statistics.
Children without fathers in the home have a greater risk of poverty, are more likely to abuse drugs and alcohol, are more likely to dropout of high school and more likely to go to prison, according to HUD officials.

Meet our guest John Barrett, a HBCU Graduate a divorcee and father of 3. He said, “I am their father. What else should I be doing?”"

]]> Sat, 09 Jan 2021 09:00:00 -0500 Odell Cooper, Ca Odell Cooper, Ca 3800 Today's guest is breaking the stigma of fathers and shattering the myths, discussing the joys and challenges of single parenting from the father's perspective. Today's guest is breaking the stigma of fathers and shattering the myths, discussing the joys and challenges of single parenting from the father's perspective. Theater, play, self help, shooting, gun violence, survival, surviving, aneurysm, addiction, hope, faith No A Few Good Men Part 2 of 2 | Episode 16 16 16 A Few Good Men Part 2 of 2 | Episode 16 full 28548fca-679f-4b71-9f0b-cff42f5cb338 https://share.transistor.fm/s/91db9aca In this episode we hear from RanDe Rogers, owner and Head Chef of Sister's Cuisine in East Harlem, NY. Learn how his mid-town Manhattan upbringing and family culture has prepared him to acquire the family restaurant in Harlem and making a strong impact in the community. 

Chef RanDe has continued the legacy of providing a powerful and authentic flavor on Caribbean Soul Food.

]]> In this episode we hear from RanDe Rogers, owner and Head Chef of Sister's Cuisine in East Harlem, NY. Learn how his mid-town Manhattan upbringing and family culture has prepared him to acquire the family restaurant in Harlem and making a strong impact in the community. 

Chef RanDe has continued the legacy of providing a powerful and authentic flavor on Caribbean Soul Food.

]]> Tue, 16 Mar 2021 12:47:13 -0400 Odell Cooper, Ca Odell Cooper, Ca 4398 A Few Good Men part 2 of 2 looks at men who have acquired a unique and unexpected role in life based on their age and gender. A Few Good Men part 2 of 2 looks at men who have acquired a unique and unexpected role in life based on their age and gender. Theater, play, self help, shooting, gun violence, survival, surviving, aneurysm, addiction, hope, faith No Honoring Black History Month: CT. Style | Episode 17 17 17 Honoring Black History Month: CT. Style | Episode 17 full 3d0f9c92-3bcd-4148-8d18-eeadcc2fe45f https://share.transistor.fm/s/779585c6 In this episode, we introduce you to State Senator Gary Winfield, CT State Senator-Democratic Party, Chief Deputy Majority Leader.

State Senator Gary shares his journey in politics and passion toward providing change in his community. State Senator Gary shares how he uses his voice and power as a Black man who is the CT State Senator in speaking up for the Black Lives Matter Movement.
As a husband, father of 4 dealing with the COVID pandemic at home and ensuring his family is safe.

]]> In this episode, we introduce you to State Senator Gary Winfield, CT State Senator-Democratic Party, Chief Deputy Majority Leader.

State Senator Gary shares his journey in politics and passion toward providing change in his community. State Senator Gary shares how he uses his voice and power as a Black man who is the CT State Senator in speaking up for the Black Lives Matter Movement.
As a husband, father of 4 dealing with the COVID pandemic at home and ensuring his family is safe.

]]> Tue, 16 Mar 2021 12:51:19 -0400 Odell Cooper, Ca Odell Cooper, Ca 4025 In honor of Black History Month, meet people from CT who have been making a difference in our state's history. In honor of Black History Month, meet people from CT who have been making a difference in our state's history. Theater, play, self help, shooting, gun violence, survival, surviving, aneurysm, addiction, hope, faith No Honoring Black History Month: CT. Style | Episode 18 18 18 Honoring Black History Month: CT. Style | Episode 18 full 91705e39-94a9-4db4-8d05-db1ac81745c1 https://share.transistor.fm/s/5b23e9d2 In this episode, we introduce you to Dori Dumas, President of NAACP New Haven Chapter. Dori shares her journey in politics and passion toward providing change in the New Haven community. Dori shares how she uses her voice and power as a the president of

New Haven Chapter of NAACP to honor the legacy, history and mission of the organization. The New Haven chapter is celebrating

112 years and as being the first elected woman to the chapter comes with challenges and rewards.

Dori shares a honest conversation about the impact of COVID and Black Lives Matter has on the community, the role of the local and

national chapter.

]]> In this episode, we introduce you to Dori Dumas, President of NAACP New Haven Chapter. Dori shares her journey in politics and passion toward providing change in the New Haven community. Dori shares how she uses her voice and power as a the president of

New Haven Chapter of NAACP to honor the legacy, history and mission of the organization. The New Haven chapter is celebrating

112 years and as being the first elected woman to the chapter comes with challenges and rewards.

Dori shares a honest conversation about the impact of COVID and Black Lives Matter has on the community, the role of the local and

national chapter.

]]> Tue, 16 Mar 2021 12:53:44 -0400 Odell Cooper, Ca Odell Cooper, Ca 4618 In honor of Black History Month, meet people from CT who have been making a difference in our state's history. In honor of Black History Month, meet people from CT who have been making a difference in our state's history. Theater, play, self help, shooting, gun violence, survival, surviving, aneurysm, addiction, hope, faith No Don't Change My Name | Episode 19 19 19 Don't Change My Name | Episode 19 full 006d89b0-be08-43ff-ac90-4c27eec36e1a https://share.transistor.fm/s/b3611a49 We welcome Rev. Marcia Clinkscales as we honor and recognize Women’s History Month. She has been instrumental in educating

and empowering women to thrive in careers, earn their doctorate degree and become changers of the world.

Rev. Clinkscales was raised as an only child, she thought, until one day, she learned from one of her doctoral students research

on her father, that she in fact was not an only child. The students' discovery led her to locate siblings: 2 brothers, and 1 sister and a

host of nieces and nephews. Listen and watch as Dr. Clinkscales speaks with her, look a-like, biological sister whose lives match in their career paths as well as educational journey’s.

Make sure you check out the video

]]> We welcome Rev. Marcia Clinkscales as we honor and recognize Women’s History Month. She has been instrumental in educating

and empowering women to thrive in careers, earn their doctorate degree and become changers of the world.

Rev. Clinkscales was raised as an only child, she thought, until one day, she learned from one of her doctoral students research

on her father, that she in fact was not an only child. The students' discovery led her to locate siblings: 2 brothers, and 1 sister and a

host of nieces and nephews. Listen and watch as Dr. Clinkscales speaks with her, look a-like, biological sister whose lives match in their career paths as well as educational journey’s.

Make sure you check out the video

]]> Sat, 20 Mar 2021 10:00:00 -0400 Odell Cooper, Ca Odell Cooper, Ca 3965 Raised as an only child, Rev.Dr. Marcia Clinkscales has been educating, empowering and ministering to women through successful careers and life, only to discover siblings she never knew she had and now who are changing her life. Raised as an only child, Rev.Dr. Marcia Clinkscales has been educating, empowering and ministering to women through successful careers and life, only to discover siblings she never knew she had and now who are changing her life. Theater, play, self help, shooting, gun violence, survival, surviving, aneurysm, addiction, hope, faith No Justice For All | Episode 20 20 20 Justice For All | Episode 20 full b88ecbc4-bc07-4817-aa7f-5ab74b70a135 https://share.transistor.fm/s/69f4e34b In the midst of police killings of innocent unarmed Black Men, meet two young black men who reconnected with God and committed to stopping generational trauma in our youths in a unique methods.

Both Kirk Wesley, a lead organizer for Congregations Organized for a New CT (CONECT) and Chaz Carmon, President for "ICE The Beef" are disrupting generational trauma in our community and with our youth by providing them with a purpose in life. Both are Teaching our youth and young adults to make better life decisions. Both Kirk and Chaz are on a mission to agitate white privilege in CT.

]]> In the midst of police killings of innocent unarmed Black Men, meet two young black men who reconnected with God and committed to stopping generational trauma in our youths in a unique methods.

Both Kirk Wesley, a lead organizer for Congregations Organized for a New CT (CONECT) and Chaz Carmon, President for "ICE The Beef" are disrupting generational trauma in our community and with our youth by providing them with a purpose in life. Both are Teaching our youth and young adults to make better life decisions. Both Kirk and Chaz are on a mission to agitate white privilege in CT.

]]> Sat, 01 May 2021 10:00:00 -0400 Odell Cooper, Ca Odell Cooper, Ca 3760 In the midst of police killings of innocent unarmed Black Men, meet two young black men who reconnected with God and committed to stopping generational trauma in our youths in a unique methods. In the midst of police killings of innocent unarmed Black Men, meet two young black men who reconnected with God and committed to stopping generational trauma in our youths in a unique methods. Black Mental Health, Trauma, BLM, Black men, gun violence, Faith, Black fathers, Interruptions, Family, social justice No Does the Church Really Hear Me | Episode 21 21 21 Does the Church Really Hear Me | Episode 21 full 515dd8ef-9341-4631-9740-60b8f65f6f5e https://share.transistor.fm/s/f3ef1dad For many persons of faith it has been our cultural to turn to God and pray to ask for relief, direction, and/or healing when we experience a traumatic life event. We have exercised the same practices when we or a family member displays unrecognizable or misunderstood behaviors. For generations, rather than seek professional guidance, we excuse these behaviors and attempt to deal with them in our own households and communities. The remedy is often directed toward prayer, or even worse, not addressed at all. We know mental health can be difficult to recognize and deal with, but as a result of COVID 19, exposing racism in the healthcare for communities of color, Mental Health can no longer be swept under the rug.

The Black church has had their virtual doors open, but soon the opening of their physical doors are to follow. The members of the

returning congregation may look the same on the outside, but internally, it has changed many of them. Are these Pastors ready for

the host of mental health issues that has been plaguing their membership and how are Pastors going to address this new pandemic?

]]> For many persons of faith it has been our cultural to turn to God and pray to ask for relief, direction, and/or healing when we experience a traumatic life event. We have exercised the same practices when we or a family member displays unrecognizable or misunderstood behaviors. For generations, rather than seek professional guidance, we excuse these behaviors and attempt to deal with them in our own households and communities. The remedy is often directed toward prayer, or even worse, not addressed at all. We know mental health can be difficult to recognize and deal with, but as a result of COVID 19, exposing racism in the healthcare for communities of color, Mental Health can no longer be swept under the rug.

The Black church has had their virtual doors open, but soon the opening of their physical doors are to follow. The members of the

returning congregation may look the same on the outside, but internally, it has changed many of them. Are these Pastors ready for

the host of mental health issues that has been plaguing their membership and how are Pastors going to address this new pandemic?

]]> Sat, 15 May 2021 10:49:18 -0400 Odell Cooper, Ca Odell Cooper, Ca 3849 It has been a Christian tradition to pray more when dealing with a traumatic life interruption. Our guest Pastors have heard you and are saying Pray and........But is your church listening to you? It has been a Christian tradition to pray more when dealing with a traumatic life interruption. Our guest Pastors have heard you and are saying Pray and........But is your church listening to you? Theater, play, self help, shooting, gun violence, survival, surviving, aneurysm, addiction, hope, faith No The Faces of Mental Health | Episode 22 22 22 The Faces of Mental Health | Episode 22 full fe686a37-e188-4eed-a358-e930931be648 https://share.transistor.fm/s/6ef4b86c The Rev. Dr. Jerry Streets shares how and why he integrated Mental Health Ministries into the fabric of his church. Listen to how he selected, implemented, and executed a safe place for disciples and leadership to share their stories without judgement. The Trauma informed ministries have begun to disrupt the silence of the myths and stigmas of mental health in the black community.

Since COVID the pastor noticed the disciples of the church started reported their anxiety and higher levels of depression. Now they have ministries and weekly conversations to check in on each other and access to community resources to help them heal. 

]]> The Rev. Dr. Jerry Streets shares how and why he integrated Mental Health Ministries into the fabric of his church. Listen to how he selected, implemented, and executed a safe place for disciples and leadership to share their stories without judgement. The Trauma informed ministries have begun to disrupt the silence of the myths and stigmas of mental health in the black community.

Since COVID the pastor noticed the disciples of the church started reported their anxiety and higher levels of depression. Now they have ministries and weekly conversations to check in on each other and access to community resources to help them heal. 

]]> Sat, 29 May 2021 10:11:09 -0400 Odell Cooper, Ca Odell Cooper, Ca 3449 The Rev. Dr. Jerry Streets shares how and why he integrated Mental Health Ministries into the fabric of his church. The Rev. Dr. Jerry Streets shares how and why he integrated Mental Health Ministries into the fabric of his church. Black Mental Health, Trauma, Black church, Black pastors, COVID19, Faith, Black clergy, Interruptions, Family, social justice, Disrupting the silence No Time to Heal by Defying the Lie! | Episode 23 23 23 Time to Heal by Defying the Lie! | Episode 23 full b692460f-4eb6-445e-89c9-e8fcd533def2 https://share.transistor.fm/s/7624a61b Enola G. Aird is an activist mother. A former corporate lawyer. She was born in the Republic of Panama, of Caribbean heritage, and attributes much of her vision and passion for the movement for emotional emancipation to stories passed down in her family about her great-grandfather, Samuel Alleyne, a loyal follower of Marcus Garvey.

 

Enola shares the framework of the Emotional Emancipation Circles (EE Circles, EECs) are evidence-informed, psychologically sound, culturally grounded, and community-defined self-help support groups designed to help heal, and end, the trauma caused by the root cause of anti-Black racism: the centuries-old lie of White superiority and Black inferiority. 

Emotional Emancipation Circles – Community Healing Network 
Interruptions: Disrupting The Silence | Facebook 
Interruption Disrupt Silence - YouTube 

]]> Enola G. Aird is an activist mother. A former corporate lawyer. She was born in the Republic of Panama, of Caribbean heritage, and attributes much of her vision and passion for the movement for emotional emancipation to stories passed down in her family about her great-grandfather, Samuel Alleyne, a loyal follower of Marcus Garvey.

 

Enola shares the framework of the Emotional Emancipation Circles (EE Circles, EECs) are evidence-informed, psychologically sound, culturally grounded, and community-defined self-help support groups designed to help heal, and end, the trauma caused by the root cause of anti-Black racism: the centuries-old lie of White superiority and Black inferiority. 

Emotional Emancipation Circles – Community Healing Network 
Interruptions: Disrupting The Silence | Facebook 
Interruption Disrupt Silence - YouTube 

]]> Sat, 12 Jun 2021 21:53:21 -0400 Odell Cooper, Ca Odell Cooper, Ca 3932 Can we become emotionally emancipated and have the luxury of ordinary human problems? Can we be free of the additional burdens and pains of being Black in an anti-Black world? Can we become emotionally emancipated and have the luxury of ordinary human problems? Can we be free of the additional burdens and pains of being Black in an anti-Black world? Black Mental Health, Trauma, Healing, Emotional Wellness, Slavery, Disrupting the Silence No Rooted in Wellness | Episode 24 24 24 Rooted in Wellness | Episode 24 full 6b28ad61-a98e-477f-8d34-93b367ce205e https://share.transistor.fm/s/79227f89 Can I find my true passion in this new phase of my adult life and
be happy?

Owner of a newly opened shop called Bloom in New Haven, CT.  Bloom is a 
vibrant shop in the Westville community. Meet the owner Alisha as she 
shares her story growing up in Boston to a single parent in Orchard
 Park, and Mission Hill, receiving a scholarship to private schools in 
Brookline, MA and attending college at Amhurst. As a young creative 
woman Alisha relocates to NY and creates a career as a stylist in the
 music industry - traveling the world and gaining fame and notoriety. Her 
life was INTERRUPTED by false love which caused her to return to New York
 and reclaim herself and life. Her journey caused her relocation to Harlem
 and finding true love, marriage, and motherhood. Her life was progressing nicely...

And then the pandemic!

Committed to self and family, Alisha creatively develops and opens 
Bloom. Listen to how the idea and the small local store has brought wellness to Alisha and all who visit it.

Gather at BLOOM (@gatheratbloom) • Instagram photos and videos
Amazon.com: Interrup-tions: Disrupting the Silence:9781736090640: Cooper, Rev. Odell Montgomery: Books

]]> Can I find my true passion in this new phase of my adult life and
be happy?

Owner of a newly opened shop called Bloom in New Haven, CT.  Bloom is a 
vibrant shop in the Westville community. Meet the owner Alisha as she 
shares her story growing up in Boston to a single parent in Orchard
 Park, and Mission Hill, receiving a scholarship to private schools in 
Brookline, MA and attending college at Amhurst. As a young creative 
woman Alisha relocates to NY and creates a career as a stylist in the
 music industry - traveling the world and gaining fame and notoriety. Her 
life was INTERRUPTED by false love which caused her to return to New York
 and reclaim herself and life. Her journey caused her relocation to Harlem
 and finding true love, marriage, and motherhood. Her life was progressing nicely...

And then the pandemic!

Committed to self and family, Alisha creatively develops and opens 
Bloom. Listen to how the idea and the small local store has brought wellness to Alisha and all who visit it.

Gather at BLOOM (@gatheratbloom) • Instagram photos and videos
Amazon.com: Interrup-tions: Disrupting the Silence:9781736090640: Cooper, Rev. Odell Montgomery: Books

]]> Tue, 19 Oct 2021 16:07:08 -0400 Odell Cooper, Ca Odell Cooper, Ca 3672 Can I find my true passion in this new phase of my adult life and be happy? Can I find my true passion in this new phase of my adult life and be happy? #IDsemotionalwellness, #IDSletstalk, #Blackmentalhealth, #Mentalhealth No Resilience and Resistance | Episode 25 25 25 Resilience and Resistance | Episode 25 full 9484fdef-41d2-41d2-b071-be0e201aad9b https://share.transistor.fm/s/4292f3a0 Listen to Rev. Dr. Anthony Bennett, Senior pastor at Mount Aery Baptist Church (Bridgeport CT) share his responsibility to carry the torch and message of the MAAFA as a ministry. As a young reverend Pastor Bennett was introduced to the MAAFA from his mentor, Bishop Johnny Ray Youngblood from St. Paul Baptist Community Baptist Church in Brooklyn. Pastor Bennett also shares his story about pastoring in the midst of the pandemic while being husband, father, friend, fraternity brother and self.

The MAAFA begins a smaller production this October 31, 2021 at Mount Aery Church. Tickets are on sale
.

]]> Listen to Rev. Dr. Anthony Bennett, Senior pastor at Mount Aery Baptist Church (Bridgeport CT) share his responsibility to carry the torch and message of the MAAFA as a ministry. As a young reverend Pastor Bennett was introduced to the MAAFA from his mentor, Bishop Johnny Ray Youngblood from St. Paul Baptist Community Baptist Church in Brooklyn. Pastor Bennett also shares his story about pastoring in the midst of the pandemic while being husband, father, friend, fraternity brother and self.

The MAAFA begins a smaller production this October 31, 2021 at Mount Aery Church. Tickets are on sale
.

]]> Sat, 13 Nov 2021 09:39:20 -0500 Odell Cooper, Ca Odell Cooper, Ca 3567 Listen to Rev. Dr. Anthony Bennett, Senior pastor at Mount Aery Baptist Church (Bridgeport CT) share his responsibility to carry the torch and message of the MAAFA as a ministry. As a young reverend Pastor Bennett was introduced to the MAAFA from his mentor, Bishop Johnny Ray Youngblood from St. Paul Baptist Community Baptist Church in Brooklyn. Pastor Bennett also shares his story about pastoring in the midst of the pandemic while being husband, father, friend, fraternity brother and self. The MAAFA begins a smaller production this October 31, 2021 at Mount Aery Church. Tickets are on sale. Listen to Rev. Dr. Anthony Bennett, Senior pastor at Mount Aery Baptist Church (Bridgeport CT) share his responsibility to carry the torch and message of the MAAFA as a ministry. As a young reverend Pastor Bennett was introduced to the MAAFA from his men Theater, play, self help, shooting, gun violence, survival, surviving, aneurysm, addiction, hope, faith No The Art of Healing | Episode 26 26 26 The Art of Healing | Episode 26 full 2bc1cd27-fe5a-4e6e-b906-c87e0a70f403 https://share.transistor.fm/s/1c6969a3 How many middle-aged Asians do you know that suffer from a stroke, anxiety, or early death? Not many, why is that? Shifu Shirley Chock shares how she uses Tai Chi to balance the stress and interruptions that happen in everyday life. Shirley wants to spread the message of this ancient Chinese Art of Healing with others. Join us and hear the ancient art of healing. 

]]> How many middle-aged Asians do you know that suffer from a stroke, anxiety, or early death? Not many, why is that? Shifu Shirley Chock shares how she uses Tai Chi to balance the stress and interruptions that happen in everyday life. Shirley wants to spread the message of this ancient Chinese Art of Healing with others. Join us and hear the ancient art of healing. 

]]> Sat, 13 Nov 2021 09:41:49 -0500 Odell Cooper, Ca Odell Cooper, Ca 3586 How many middle-aged Asians suffer from anxiety, stress, depression or suffer a mild stroke? What do they know that we do not? Come listen and find out. How many middle-aged Asians suffer from anxiety, stress, depression or suffer a mild stroke? What do they know that we do not? Come listen and find out. Theater, play, self help, shooting, gun violence, survival, surviving, aneurysm, addiction, hope, faith No "Interruptions: Disrupting the Silence" book talk, moderated by Michelle Turner - Episode 27 27 27 "Interruptions: Disrupting the Silence" book talk, moderated by Michelle Turner - Episode 27 full 4d6e835f-8a63-4656-9f4b-58eb79c3243d https://share.transistor.fm/s/c4f7f844 Recorded Live @ People Get READy Bookstore 10/24/2021

Interruptions is a true story that details Rev. O's journey after her son, Jonathan, was murdered in a case of mistaken identity, becoming another victim of gun violence. This "interruption" in Rev. O's life ignited a domino effect of PTSD, depression, and grief compounded by a subsequent loss of employment, detachment from relationships, addition, and suicidal ideation. This whirlwind of experiences eventually triggered a brain aneurysm, leaving her in such dire straits that her doctors suggested her family begin planning for a funeral.

Rev. O shares how she emerged resilient in her struggle to overcome her physical maladies, family traditions, cultural and societal stigmas, and racial and economic disparities about mental health. She discovers a way to reinvent herself through her faith, learned experiences, and network of support.

]]> Recorded Live @ People Get READy Bookstore 10/24/2021

Interruptions is a true story that details Rev. O's journey after her son, Jonathan, was murdered in a case of mistaken identity, becoming another victim of gun violence. This "interruption" in Rev. O's life ignited a domino effect of PTSD, depression, and grief compounded by a subsequent loss of employment, detachment from relationships, addition, and suicidal ideation. This whirlwind of experiences eventually triggered a brain aneurysm, leaving her in such dire straits that her doctors suggested her family begin planning for a funeral.

Rev. O shares how she emerged resilient in her struggle to overcome her physical maladies, family traditions, cultural and societal stigmas, and racial and economic disparities about mental health. She discovers a way to reinvent herself through her faith, learned experiences, and network of support.

]]> Sat, 27 Nov 2021 10:00:00 -0500 Odell Cooper, Ca Odell Cooper, Ca 5308 Join Rev O, her daughter Jackie and friends in a discussion at the release of her new book. Join Rev O, her daughter Jackie and friends in a discussion at the release of her new book. Theater, play, self help, shooting, gun violence, survival, surviving, aneurysm, addiction, hope, faith No Falling in Love Part 1 | Episode 28 28 28 Falling in Love Part 1 | Episode 28 full 24b97cb1-43b3-44ae-b87f-6441fe81ea07 https://share.transistor.fm/s/7bad4f7a Regina Mullings, a mother of two and happily married and in love for 23 years. The family placed the house on the market and  planned to relocate south before discovering a life altering Interruption. Listen how Regina kept her faith in God while planning a homegoing service for the husband and wedding for the daughter in the same week. Through her healing journey, Regina fell in love and reinvented herself while helping others through her prayer journal, “And I Pray: My Daily declaration to Walking in my Destiny and small group ministry for widows and widowers.

https://www.amazon.com/Pray-Daily-Declaration-Walking-Destiny/dp/B08VCYDH1Q/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=regina+mullings&qid=1639165643&sr=8-1&asin=B08VCYDH1Q&revisionId=&format=4&depth=1

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]]> Regina Mullings, a mother of two and happily married and in love for 23 years. The family placed the house on the market and  planned to relocate south before discovering a life altering Interruption. Listen how Regina kept her faith in God while planning a homegoing service for the husband and wedding for the daughter in the same week. Through her healing journey, Regina fell in love and reinvented herself while helping others through her prayer journal, “And I Pray: My Daily declaration to Walking in my Destiny and small group ministry for widows and widowers.

https://www.amazon.com/Pray-Daily-Declaration-Walking-Destiny/dp/B08VCYDH1Q/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=regina+mullings&qid=1639165643&sr=8-1&asin=B08VCYDH1Q&revisionId=&format=4&depth=1

https://verticalct.com/

]]> Sat, 11 Dec 2021 13:26:01 -0500 Odell Cooper, Ca Odell Cooper, Ca 3095 Meet Regina Mullings, mother and happily married for and in love for 23 years. House is on the market, a new location planned and then her life is Interrupted. Listen how the now author and widow found love while grieving and reinventing herself. Meet Regina Mullings, mother and happily married for and in love for 23 years. House is on the market, a new location planned and then her life is Interrupted. Listen how the now author and widow found love while grieving and reinventing herself. Theater, play, self help, shooting, gun violence, survival, surviving, aneurysm, addiction, hope, faith No Falling in Love Part 2 | Episode 29 29 29 Falling in Love Part 2 | Episode 29 full 27bc223b-3846-4a59-8ad5-c903be750338 https://share.transistor.fm/s/10e1483d Dr. Thandeka, a mother of two and divorced, decides to give life and love a second chance. She signs up for a dating app, re-evaluates her priorities and learns that being submissive is a wonderful feeling. Dr. Thandeka finds a surprising and fulfilling relationship with her superman. Join us as she shares the cleansing and remarkable story of woman and man.

]]> Dr. Thandeka, a mother of two and divorced, decides to give life and love a second chance. She signs up for a dating app, re-evaluates her priorities and learns that being submissive is a wonderful feeling. Dr. Thandeka finds a surprising and fulfilling relationship with her superman. Join us as she shares the cleansing and remarkable story of woman and man.

]]> Wed, 29 Dec 2021 18:36:29 -0500 Odell Cooper, Ca Odell Cooper, Ca 2612 Dr. Thandeka Myeni meets a man on a dating app that didn't meet the qualifications on her list, until she re-evaluated herself and found her superman. Dr. Thandeka Myeni meets a man on a dating app that didn't meet the qualifications on her list, until she re-evaluated herself and found her superman. Theater, play, self help, shooting, gun violence, survival, surviving, aneurysm, addiction, hope, faith No Meet the Author Rev. O | Episode 30 30 30 Meet the Author Rev. O | Episode 30 full 1b5a5dd2-841c-4f73-bbca-a8802f6e7611 https://share.transistor.fm/s/84c75538 Interruptions is the personal triumph story of dealing with a traumatic life event and how Rev. O challenged every belief system to reinvent herself. Hear Rev. O share that questioning her faith, upbringing, culture, and education helped her to select the characteristics to help her heal and discard the myths and stereotypes that were hindering her emotional wellness.

www.Revodellresilence.com 

Rev. Odell Montgomery Cooper | LinkedIn

Interruptions: Disrupting the Silence | Facebook

 

]]> Interruptions is the personal triumph story of dealing with a traumatic life event and how Rev. O challenged every belief system to reinvent herself. Hear Rev. O share that questioning her faith, upbringing, culture, and education helped her to select the characteristics to help her heal and discard the myths and stereotypes that were hindering her emotional wellness.

www.Revodellresilence.com 

Rev. Odell Montgomery Cooper | LinkedIn

Interruptions: Disrupting the Silence | Facebook

 

]]> Sat, 22 Jan 2022 10:00:00 -0500 Odell Cooper, Ca Odell Cooper, Ca 3472 Rev. O shares personal and intimate stories of writing about her traumatic interruptions and how she learned the power of being resilient to overcome and find the will to live. Rev. O shares personal and intimate stories of writing about her traumatic interruptions and how she learned the power of being resilient to overcome and find the will to live. Theater, play, self help, shooting, gun violence, survival, surviving, aneurysm, addiction, hope, faith No Interruptions Red Carpet - The Godfather - Part 1 | Episode 31 31 31 Interruptions Red Carpet - The Godfather - Part 1 | Episode 31 full b900e11b-eddb-427a-840e-ba7a5bb4ad96 https://share.transistor.fm/s/5a39749f Interruptions - the book - has launched and we are rolling out the Red Carpet!

Interruptions Red Carpe is a 3-part series where we meet some of characters from the book that shaped the lives of the Cooper family and were with them during this Interruption. In each episode, Coach Cathy and Rev. O dare to invite the stories from characters themselves. You will hear stories  that are tearful, heartfelt and often hilarious.

Part 1 of this 3 part series welcomes The Godfather - longtime friend of Rev O and the godfather of her daughter.

 If you haven't read the book, purchase and come meet the real characters in the book.


Guests names: Anthony Bonnett

]]> Interruptions - the book - has launched and we are rolling out the Red Carpet!

Interruptions Red Carpe is a 3-part series where we meet some of characters from the book that shaped the lives of the Cooper family and were with them during this Interruption. In each episode, Coach Cathy and Rev. O dare to invite the stories from characters themselves. You will hear stories  that are tearful, heartfelt and often hilarious.

Part 1 of this 3 part series welcomes The Godfather - longtime friend of Rev O and the godfather of her daughter.

 If you haven't read the book, purchase and come meet the real characters in the book.


Guests names: Anthony Bonnett

]]> Sat, 26 Feb 2022 11:46:31 -0500 Odell Cooper, Ca Odell Cooper, Ca 3978 Interruptions - the book - has launched and we are rolling out the Red Carpet! Interruptions - the book - has launched and we are rolling out the Red Carpet! Theater, play, self help, shooting, gun violence, survival, surviving, aneurysm, addiction, hope, faith No Interruptions Red Carpet - Jackie Responds - Part 2 | Episode 32 32 32 Interruptions Red Carpet - Jackie Responds - Part 2 | Episode 32 full df7f180d-bb73-45f6-9d23-f3090b3ba36c https://share.transistor.fm/s/2f1ee0fb Interruptions - the book - has launched and we are rolling out the Red Carpet!

Interruptions Red Carpe is a 3-part series where we meet some of characters from the book that shaped the lives of the Cooper family and were with them during this Interruption. In each episode, Coach Cathy and Rev. O dare to invite the stories from characters themselves. You will hear stories  that are tearful, heartfelt and often hilarious.

In part 2 of the series, we hear the response from The Daughter - Jackie - a millennial, Black woman and single mother shares her journey of losing her brother and her mother’s sudden brain aneurysm. Jackie shares the journey of grieving and healing when the
 bridge that kept them together is gone. The challenges of cultural and gender stigmas and how myths played a dominant hurdle in healing.

If you haven't read the book, purchase and come meet the real characters.

https://www.baobabtreestories.com/show/interruptions-disrupting-the-silence/

]]> Interruptions - the book - has launched and we are rolling out the Red Carpet!

Interruptions Red Carpe is a 3-part series where we meet some of characters from the book that shaped the lives of the Cooper family and were with them during this Interruption. In each episode, Coach Cathy and Rev. O dare to invite the stories from characters themselves. You will hear stories  that are tearful, heartfelt and often hilarious.

In part 2 of the series, we hear the response from The Daughter - Jackie - a millennial, Black woman and single mother shares her journey of losing her brother and her mother’s sudden brain aneurysm. Jackie shares the journey of grieving and healing when the
 bridge that kept them together is gone. The challenges of cultural and gender stigmas and how myths played a dominant hurdle in healing.

If you haven't read the book, purchase and come meet the real characters.

https://www.baobabtreestories.com/show/interruptions-disrupting-the-silence/

]]> Sat, 12 Mar 2022 10:00:00 -0500 Odell Cooper, Ca Odell Cooper, Ca 3852 Interruptions book has launched and we are rolling out the Red Carpet. Part 2 of this 3 part series welcomes the daughter Jackie’s voice concerning gun violence and navigating trauma as a Millennial. Interruptions book has launched and we are rolling out the Red Carpet. Part 2 of this 3 part series welcomes the daughter Jackie’s voice concerning gun violence and navigating trauma as a Millennial. blackmentalealth, idsletstalk, idsemotionalwellness, resilience, blackwomanauthor, prayer, faith, millennials No Interruptions Red Carpet - Tell Me What You Want- Part 3 | Episode 33 33 33 Interruptions Red Carpet - Tell Me What You Want- Part 3 | Episode 33 full ed780e38-3ae6-47f3-b2a1-5686327c2490 https://share.transistor.fm/s/d5ee2436 Interruptions Red Carpet is a 3-part series where we meet some of characters from the book that shaped the lives of the Cooper family and were with them during this Interruption. In each episode, Coach Cathy and Rev. O dare to invite the stories from characters themselves. You will hear stories that are tearful, heartfelt and often hilarious. 

In this finale of the Red Carpet interviews we welcome cousin Darsweil Rogers -- the insightful HBCU alumni who enforces Odell to change. Cousin Darseil and Howard University Alumni mandates that Odell experience the HBCU experience to enrich her learning and exposure to a cultural college experience. Listen to his reasons and Odell’s challenges to adjust as a transfer student from Pratt Institute in Brooklyn, NY to Washington D.C. 

Talk about an Interruption - This is It!

If you haven't read the book, purchase and come meet the real characters. You can also listen to the audio version of the podcast on your favorite podcast player.

https://www.baobabtreestories.com/show/interruptions-disrupting-the-silence/

]]> Interruptions Red Carpet is a 3-part series where we meet some of characters from the book that shaped the lives of the Cooper family and were with them during this Interruption. In each episode, Coach Cathy and Rev. O dare to invite the stories from characters themselves. You will hear stories that are tearful, heartfelt and often hilarious. 

In this finale of the Red Carpet interviews we welcome cousin Darsweil Rogers -- the insightful HBCU alumni who enforces Odell to change. Cousin Darseil and Howard University Alumni mandates that Odell experience the HBCU experience to enrich her learning and exposure to a cultural college experience. Listen to his reasons and Odell’s challenges to adjust as a transfer student from Pratt Institute in Brooklyn, NY to Washington D.C. 

Talk about an Interruption - This is It!

If you haven't read the book, purchase and come meet the real characters. You can also listen to the audio version of the podcast on your favorite podcast player.

https://www.baobabtreestories.com/show/interruptions-disrupting-the-silence/

]]> Sat, 26 Mar 2022 10:00:00 -0400 Odell Cooper, Ca Odell Cooper, Ca 3684 The finale of the red carpet interviews we welcome cousin Darsweil Rogers the insightful HBCU alumni who enforces Odell to change. The finale of the red carpet interviews we welcome cousin Darsweil Rogers the insightful HBCU alumni who enforces Odell to change. Theater, play, self help, shooting, gun violence, survival, surviving, aneurysm, addiction, hope, faith No Welcome to Holland | Episode 34 34 34 Welcome to Holland | Episode 34 full d77e563f-1bad-407a-9286-8f8f8dd7cbca https://share.transistor.fm/s/8bdcba00 April is Autism Awareness Month.  

Autism, or autism spectrum disorder (ASD), refers to a broad range of conditions characterized by challenges with social skills, repetitive behaviors, speech and nonverbal communication. According to the Centers for Disease Control, autism affects an estimated 1 in 44 children in the United States today.  

In this podcast "Welcome to Holland" we will interview to mothers whose children have been diagnosed with Autism. They will talk about the challenges and triumphs of raising a child and adult with autism.  

"Welcome to Holland" is in reference to a poem written by a parent of a child with a disability and she tries to comfort other parents struggling to accept their own special needs situations.

]]> April is Autism Awareness Month.  

Autism, or autism spectrum disorder (ASD), refers to a broad range of conditions characterized by challenges with social skills, repetitive behaviors, speech and nonverbal communication. According to the Centers for Disease Control, autism affects an estimated 1 in 44 children in the United States today.  

In this podcast "Welcome to Holland" we will interview to mothers whose children have been diagnosed with Autism. They will talk about the challenges and triumphs of raising a child and adult with autism.  

"Welcome to Holland" is in reference to a poem written by a parent of a child with a disability and she tries to comfort other parents struggling to accept their own special needs situations.

]]> Sat, 09 Apr 2022 10:00:00 -0400 Odell Cooper, Ca Odell Cooper, Ca 4154 Bringing attention to and celebrating Autism Awareness Month. Bringing attention to and celebrating Autism Awareness Month. Theater, play, self help, shooting, gun violence, survival, surviving, aneurysm, addiction, hope, faith No Moving Past the Diagnosis | Episode 35 35 35 Moving Past the Diagnosis | Episode 35 full d13914d4-13a6-4f99-b15a-2e7eeaa5d071 https://share.transistor.fm/s/26f4fad5 Autism, or autism spectrum disorder (ASD), refers to a broad range of  conditions characterized by challenges with social skills, repetitive behaviors, speech and nonverbal communication. According to the Centers for Disease Control, autism affects an estimated 1 in 44 children in the United States today.  

 

In this Episode we speak to Tracey Foskey, CEO and Creator of The TJAY Foundation. Tracey is also the mother of a child diagnosed with Autism. Tracey share with us why she created the foundation, and she issues she had doing so. She also opens up to the audience how her life was changed as she began to understand the diagnosis of autism for her child. 

]]> Autism, or autism spectrum disorder (ASD), refers to a broad range of  conditions characterized by challenges with social skills, repetitive behaviors, speech and nonverbal communication. According to the Centers for Disease Control, autism affects an estimated 1 in 44 children in the United States today.  

 

In this Episode we speak to Tracey Foskey, CEO and Creator of The TJAY Foundation. Tracey is also the mother of a child diagnosed with Autism. Tracey share with us why she created the foundation, and she issues she had doing so. She also opens up to the audience how her life was changed as she began to understand the diagnosis of autism for her child. 

]]> Thu, 28 Apr 2022 09:00:34 -0400 Odell Cooper, Ca Odell Cooper, Ca 3541 Bringing attention to and celebrating Autism Awareness Month. Bringing attention to and celebrating Autism Awareness Month. autism No Don’t Forget The Men | Episode 36 36 36 Don’t Forget The Men | Episode 36 full 14b50f05-5ae6-4084-a279-e6af69b92542 https://share.transistor.fm/s/c6fdc35c Health inequities continue to prevail in the African American communities. Despite economic or social status, people of color are too often treated differently among medical institutions and professionals.

 

The impact of that treatment can have devastating impacts among those treated unfairly. While women are more vocal about this treatment, we tend to forget to listen and encourage the voice of men when they bare witness to a loved one being on the receiving end of treatment, and feeling the sense of helplessness addressing their care.

 

Hear the story of one young man whose sense of fear, anger, and doubt left him with a sense of not wanting any more children after he watched his wife suffer insurmountable pain during the birth experience of their child. 

]]> Health inequities continue to prevail in the African American communities. Despite economic or social status, people of color are too often treated differently among medical institutions and professionals.

 

The impact of that treatment can have devastating impacts among those treated unfairly. While women are more vocal about this treatment, we tend to forget to listen and encourage the voice of men when they bare witness to a loved one being on the receiving end of treatment, and feeling the sense of helplessness addressing their care.

 

Hear the story of one young man whose sense of fear, anger, and doubt left him with a sense of not wanting any more children after he watched his wife suffer insurmountable pain during the birth experience of their child. 

]]> Sat, 14 May 2022 10:00:00 -0400 Odell Cooper, Ca Odell Cooper, Ca 3779 Focus on health inequities and their impact in the African American Communities especially from the perspective of a Man, Father, Husband. Focus on health inequities and their impact in the African American Communities especially from the perspective of a Man, Father, Husband. Theater, play, self help, shooting, gun violence, survival, surviving, aneurysm, addiction, hope, faith No Parking Lot Series #1 | Episode 37 37 37 Parking Lot Series #1 | Episode 37 full c0c28f91-745b-4f59-9331-6f6578d1e995 https://share.transistor.fm/s/edb22523 This episode we focus on the change in direction of some churches to now take on the issues of Mental Health and Emotional Wellness in their congregations. 

We also discuss why there are so few churches willing to have these types of dialogues and challenges faced by those who attempt to introduce these types of services within the church.

Parking Lot Series focuses on topics raised during the Community Trainings that warrant attention outside the in person training.

Rev. Garland Davis Higgins is an author of Teen Girls, My Soul Speaks, as well as the Executive Pastor/Director of Christian Education at Antioch AME Church in Stone Mountain, GA. 

Dr. Scott Thumma is a Professor of Sociology of Religion and Director of the Hartford Institute for Religion Research at Hartford International University.

Scott L. Thumma-Online Articles and Writings
http://hirr.hartsem.edu/about/thumma_writings.htm

Rev. Garland Higgins
https://www.linkedin.com/in/garland-higgins-a748a116b/

]]> This episode we focus on the change in direction of some churches to now take on the issues of Mental Health and Emotional Wellness in their congregations. 

We also discuss why there are so few churches willing to have these types of dialogues and challenges faced by those who attempt to introduce these types of services within the church.

Parking Lot Series focuses on topics raised during the Community Trainings that warrant attention outside the in person training.

Rev. Garland Davis Higgins is an author of Teen Girls, My Soul Speaks, as well as the Executive Pastor/Director of Christian Education at Antioch AME Church in Stone Mountain, GA. 

Dr. Scott Thumma is a Professor of Sociology of Religion and Director of the Hartford Institute for Religion Research at Hartford International University.

Scott L. Thumma-Online Articles and Writings
http://hirr.hartsem.edu/about/thumma_writings.htm

Rev. Garland Higgins
https://www.linkedin.com/in/garland-higgins-a748a116b/

]]> Sat, 18 Jun 2022 21:37:15 -0400 Odell Cooper, Ca Odell Cooper, Ca 3210 This episode we focus on the change in direction of some churches to now take on the issues of Mental Health and Emotional Wellness in their congregations. Parking Lot Series focuses on topics raised during the Community Trainings that warrant attention outside the in person training. This episode we focus on the change in direction of some churches to now take on the issues of Mental Health and Emotional Wellness in their congregations. Parking Lot Series focuses on topics raised during the Community Trainings that warrant attenti Theater, play, self help, shooting, gun violence, survival, surviving, aneurysm, addiction, hope, faith No Parking Lot Series #2 | Episode 38 38 38 Parking Lot Series #2 | Episode 38 full ec9579de-fb51-435b-a463-da26803826cc https://share.transistor.fm/s/cd896f8b In this Episode, we discuss the impact of Covid on Millennials and how our guests have had to work toward reinventing themselves or their lives during and as a result of the Pandemic, both professionally and personally.   

Our guests are: 
Malakhi RL Eason II (Dr. Kreative): The Director of Programming and Community Impact at International Festival of Arts & Ideas in New Haven, CT.

and

Duanecia Evans Clark: Director of People Operations at FaithActs for Education. A Connecticut-based non-profit organization working to ensure that every child receives the opportunity to graduate from college, take care of their families, and fulfill their God-given potential. 

]]> In this Episode, we discuss the impact of Covid on Millennials and how our guests have had to work toward reinventing themselves or their lives during and as a result of the Pandemic, both professionally and personally.   

Our guests are: 
Malakhi RL Eason II (Dr. Kreative): The Director of Programming and Community Impact at International Festival of Arts & Ideas in New Haven, CT.

and

Duanecia Evans Clark: Director of People Operations at FaithActs for Education. A Connecticut-based non-profit organization working to ensure that every child receives the opportunity to graduate from college, take care of their families, and fulfill their God-given potential. 

]]> Sat, 02 Jul 2022 10:00:00 -0400 Odell Cooper, Ca Odell Cooper, Ca 2561 Parking Lot Series focuses on topics raised during the Community Trainings that warrant attention outside the in-person training. Parking Lot Series focuses on topics raised during the Community Trainings that warrant attention outside the in-person training. Theater, play, self help, shooting, gun violence, survival, surviving, aneurysm, addiction, hope, faith No Parking Lot Series #3 | Episode 39 39 39 Parking Lot Series #3 | Episode 39 full 9aee6550-b26f-4291-b239-4a15a89b87f7 https://share.transistor.fm/s/d5680a3a Raphael Ramos of Bregamos Theater

]]> Raphael Ramos of Bregamos Theater

]]> Sat, 03 Sep 2022 07:55:31 -0400 Odell Cooper, Ca Odell Cooper, Ca 3235 Raphael Ramos Raphael Ramos Theater, play, self help, shooting, gun violence, survival, surviving, aneurysm, addiction, hope, faith No Parking Lot Series #4 | Episode 40 40 40 Parking Lot Series #4 | Episode 40 full afa7aadf-49b9-4e6f-8a76-19a913ca6131 https://share.transistor.fm/s/ff18a75f Jodi Hill-Lilly shares an amazing journey of life and struggles from an unexpected and unimaginable interruption in her life. 

 

Hear what happens when life is going in the right direction, until it's not. Listen as Jodi share the strength and faith it takes, to continue a journey you never expected you would be part of. 

 

It’s a story of family, of love, or health, and wellness. Interruptions do not have to be Jodi Hill-Lilly shares an amazing journey of life and struggles from an unexpected and unimaginable interruption in her life permanent. 

]]> Jodi Hill-Lilly shares an amazing journey of life and struggles from an unexpected and unimaginable interruption in her life. 

 

Hear what happens when life is going in the right direction, until it's not. Listen as Jodi share the strength and faith it takes, to continue a journey you never expected you would be part of. 

 

It’s a story of family, of love, or health, and wellness. Interruptions do not have to be Jodi Hill-Lilly shares an amazing journey of life and struggles from an unexpected and unimaginable interruption in her life permanent. 

]]> Sat, 03 Sep 2022 08:18:54 -0400 Odell Cooper, Ca Odell Cooper, Ca 3756 Jodi Hill-Lilly shares an amazing journey of life and struggles from an unexpected and unimaginable interruption in her life. Jodi Hill-Lilly shares an amazing journey of life and struggles from an unexpected and unimaginable interruption in her life. Theater, play, self help, shooting, gun violence, survival, surviving, aneurysm, addiction, hope, faith No Parking Lot Series #5 | Episode 41 41 41 Parking Lot Series #5 | Episode 41 full c58d3646-f3c7-4a09-9a05-cd396f76c745 https://share.transistor.fm/s/28848dc3 Tonya Johnson, Body Builder in the past struggled with her weight. As many did during covid, she gained weight and her health self-esteem began to suffer.

When it was time, Tonya began to change her outlook and found a coach she connected with. Soon after, her coached lost his life. Struggling with the loss of her friend and coach, Tonya found Fulton Fitness. There she took on her new journey of balanced meals and body building.

Hear this amazing story how Tonya began her new journey.

]]> Tonya Johnson, Body Builder in the past struggled with her weight. As many did during covid, she gained weight and her health self-esteem began to suffer.

When it was time, Tonya began to change her outlook and found a coach she connected with. Soon after, her coached lost his life. Struggling with the loss of her friend and coach, Tonya found Fulton Fitness. There she took on her new journey of balanced meals and body building.

Hear this amazing story how Tonya began her new journey.

]]> Fri, 30 Sep 2022 11:32:18 -0400 Odell Cooper, Ca Odell Cooper, Ca 2942 Parking Lot Series focuses on topics raised during the Community Trainings that warrant attention outside the in person training. Parking Lot Series focuses on topics raised during the Community Trainings that warrant attention outside the in person training. Theater, play, self help, shooting, gun violence, survival, surviving, aneurysm, addiction, hope, faith No