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  • Faith, Spirituality & Mental Health: Can They Coexist?

    Faith, Spirituality & Mental Health: Can They Coexist?
    2025/05/01
    From the pulpit to the people, he’s been a voice for healing and hope for over three decades. This week on Conversations with Coach LA, we welcome the iconic Bishop William E. Dickerson II to unpack faith, healing, and what it truly means to BET on SELF. Don’t miss this powerful conversation.Featured Guest Bio:Bishop William E. Dickerson II, founder and Senior Pastor of Greater Love Tabernacle (GLT) and Prelate of Restoration Ministries of Boston, is a spiritual trailblazer, urban theologian, and advocate for the disenfranchised. For over 35 years, Bishop Dickerson has led with wisdom, grace, and a deep commitment to healing communities—spiritually and emotionally. With degrees in counseling, theology, and urban ministry, his work exemplifies the transformative power of purpose and faith in action.www.grltabernacle.org @greaterlovetab IG @greater_love_tabCOACH’S CORNER – Final Thought:"Healing isn't about perfection; it’s about presence. When we allow faith, therapy, and spiritual practice to work together, we create a healing container for ourselves and our communities. Don’t be afraid to choose both Jesus and a therapist. That might just be your BET on SELF moment." – Coach LA STATISTICS & DEFINITIONSFaith & Mental Health Stats:According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), 1 in 5 U.S. adults experience mental illness each year. Pew Research Center reports that 75% of people turn to a religious leader before a mental health professional. Mental Health America notes that people with strong spiritual beliefs often report higher life satisfaction and resilience, especially during crisis. Defining Key Concepts:Spirituality: A personal, often emotional connection to something greater than oneself, not always tied to religion. Faith: Often rooted in organized religion, it’s a structured belief in a higher power, often involving rituals and community. Generational Cycles: Patterns of behavior, beliefs, and trauma that are passed down through families. Dysfunctional Patterns: Repetitive, unhealthy behaviors and responses within families, often formed as coping mechanisms. BOOKS & RESOURCES TO SHAREBooks:The Emotionally Healthy Church – Peter Scazzero My Grandmother’s Hands – Resmaa Menakem Sacred Wounds: A Path to Healing from Spiritual Trauma – Teresa B. Pasquale Boundaries – Dr. Henry Cloud & Dr. John Townsend The Spiritually Integrated Psychotherapy – Kenneth I. Pargament You Too Can Be Delivered: Keys to Walking in Personal Deliverance - William E Dickerson II (Author), Bishop George Bloomer (Foreword) https://amzn.to/4lWIUl0 Resources:Resiliency and Optimism Changes Lives LLC – Offering therapy, coaching, and wellness programs to address trauma, purpose, and growth. www.IamCoachLA.com National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI): www.nami.org Therapy for Black Men/Women: therapyforblackmen.org / therapyforblackgirls.com 🎙️ Thanks for tuning in to Conversations with Coach LA!Don’t forget to subscribe and turn on your notifications so you never miss a new episode—dropping every Thursday wherever you get your podcasts. You can also listen live every Sunday at 10PM on Urban Heat 98.1FM or via iHeartRadio.Want to join the conversation or share your story? We’re always looking for inspiring voices! Email us at admin@weroclives.com to be considered as a future guest.This show is brought to you by Resiliency and Optimism Changes Lives, LLC, where we champion self-awareness, mental wellness, and transformational growth through therapeutic coaching and community empowerment. If you're looking for a therapist or support on your healing journey, visit our website or reach out—we're here to help you BET on SELF:🌱 Believe. Empower. Transform.Because when you bet on yourself, you invest in your peace, your power, and your purpose. Opening Theme song created by Daniel Laurent www.daniellaurent.com Closing Theme Song created by Nancia produced by Jay Hunt -SmokeHouse Media
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  • Identity & Intersectionality: The Layers of Who We Are

    Identity & Intersectionality: The Layers of Who We Are
    2025/04/24

    In this deeply personal and thought-provoking episode, Coach LA is joined by the dynamic duo Allysa Cambra and Nicolette Quashie, co-founders of Silver Lining Integrative Psychiatry (SLIPServices). Together, they unpack the complexities of identity and intersectionality, diving into how their personal and cultural backgrounds, professional experiences, and mental health journeys shaped their passion for inclusive, integrative care.More talking points about this episode:

    IDENTITY & HEALING

    • Identity is multifaceted: Race, gender, faith, socioeconomic background, culture, lived experience.
    • According to the American Psychological Association (APA), individuals who feel their identities are invalidated or marginalized are more likely to experience anxiety, depression, and trauma responses.

    INTERSECTIONALITY & FAMILY DYNAMICS

    • Definition: Intersectionality is the interconnected nature of social categorizations—like race, gender, class—as they apply to a given individual or group, regarded as creating overlapping systems of discrimination or disadvantage (coined by Kimberlé Crenshaw).
    • Intersectionality shows up in family dynamics: respectability politics, survival-based parenting, generational trauma.Resources & Recommendations:

    BOOKS & ARTICLES

    • "Sister Outsider" by Audre Lorde

    • "My Grandmother’s Hands" by Resmaa Menakem

    • "The Body Keeps the Score" by Bessel van der Kolk

    • "All About Love" by bell hooks

    • "Homecoming: Overcome Fear and Trauma to Reclaim Your Whole, Authentic Self" by Dr. Thema Bryant

    • "Culturally Responsive Cognitive Behavior Therapy" by Pamela A. Hays

    STATISTICS & RESEARCH

    • APA: Racial and ethnic minority groups are less likely to receive culturally competent care.
    • Pew Research: 64% of Black and Brown adults say their race or ethnicity is a central part of their personal identity.
    • SAMHSA: Trauma is more likely to be unrecognized in BIPOC communities due to cultural stigma and systemic disparities.
    Coach's Corner (Final Thought):

    "Coach’s Corner is where we leave our listeners with a moment of reflection, affirmation, or challenge. Today, I want you to ask yourself: ‘What parts of my identity am I still hiding or healing?’ Remember, it’s not about perfection—it’s about progress. When you understand who you are, you reclaim your power."

    🎙️ Thanks for tuning in to Conversations with Coach LA!

    Don’t forget to subscribe and turn on your notifications so you never miss a new episode—dropping every Thursday wherever you get your podcasts. You can also listen live every Sunday at 10PM on Urban Heat 98.1FM or via iHeartRadio.

    Want to join the conversation or share your story? We’re always looking for inspiring voices! Email us at admin@weroclives.com to be considered as a future guest.

    This show is brought to you by Resiliency and Optimism Changes Lives, LLC, where we champion self-awareness, mental wellness, and transformational growth through therapeutic coaching and community empowerment. If you're looking for a therapist or support on your healing journey, visit our website or reach out—we're here to help you BET on SELF:
    🌱 Believe. Empower. Transform.

    Because when you bet on yourself, you invest in your peace, your power, and your purpose.

    Opening Theme song created by Daniel Laurent www.daniellaurent.com

    Closing Theme Song created by Nancia produced by Jay Hunt -SmokeHouse Media
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  • Beyond the Therapy Chair: Healing in Community

    Beyond the Therapy Chair: Healing in Community
    2025/04/17

    This season of Conversations with Coach LA invites listeners to unpack the past—personally, generationally, and systemically—and begin healing from within. In this episode, we move beyond the therapy chair and into the heart of the collective—because healing doesn’t just happen in isolation, it happens in community.

    We’re joined by a dynamic voice in empowerment and advocacy: Shnell Swain — board-certified nurse, author, mentor, and creator of Mirror Mantras™ – The Ultimate Self-Empowerment Hack, streamed over 35 million times across 48 countries. Shnell’s mission is deeply rooted in real-life transformation. From founding End Child Molestation Inc. to launching her newest book and program, Master Self-Talk & Transform Self-Perception in 30 Days, Shnell is living proof that the most powerful investment you can ever make… is in you.

    Together, we explore how rewriting our inner dialogue, breaking generational patterns, and stepping into shared spaces of truth-telling can help us reclaim identity, connection, and power.

    💬 Coach’s Corner

    Coach LA’s Final Reflection:

    "Healing is more than just sitting across from someone in a chair. It’s how we show up for ourselves when no one’s watching. It’s how we hold each other accountable in love. And it’s how we come back to the truth of who we are—even when the world tries to rewrite us.

    This week, I invite you to reflect on your BET on SELF moment. Was it when you finally said 'no' and meant it? When you applied for that opportunity even though you were scared? Or maybe it’s happening right now, in the quiet choice to keep going.

    Remember this: You are not alone. You are not broken. You are becoming.

    Because healing isn’t just what we do in silence—it’s how we rise in community."

    Until next time, take care of your mind, speak life into your reflection, and bet on yourself—every time.

    — Coach LA

    More about this episode's guest:

    Shnell Swain is a board-certified registered nurse, creator, and empowerment mentor whose journey from trauma to transformation has become a blueprint for others to do the same. She is also the founder of End Child Molestation Inc., a nonprofit organization committed to prevention, healing, and advocacy. Her viral spoken word project, Mirror Mantras – The Ultimate Self-Empowerment Hack, has been streamed in over 48 countries with more than 35 million plays, proving that the words we speak to ourselves carry the power to not just survive — but to rise. Now, she’s continuing that mission with the release of her brand-new book and program, "Master Self-Talk & Transform Self-Perception in 30 Days," launching soon!. This transformational guide is more than a book — it’s a call to bet on yourself by upgrading how you see yourself, speak to yourself, and value yourself at the deepest level. With her signature motto and framework — “See it. Decree it. Be it.™” — Shnell Swain is helping people rewrite their narrative, reclaim their identity, and realize that the best investment you can ever make… is in you.

    Learn more

    https://endchildmolestation.com/

    Get her book https://a.co/d/9377THl

    Listen to her music/ spoken word album

    https://music.apple.com/us/artist/shnell-swain/1667368260

    🎙️ Thanks for tuning in to Conversations with Coach LA!

    Don’t forget to subscribe and turn on your notifications so you never miss a new episode—dropping every Thursday wherever you get your podcasts. You can also listen live every Sunday at 10PM on Urban Heat 98.1FM or via iHeartRadio.

    Want to join the conversation or share your story? We’re always looking for inspiring voices! Email us at admin@weroclives.com to be considered as a future guest.

    This show is brought to you by Resiliency and Optimism Changes Lives, LLC, where we champion self-awareness, mental wellness, and transformational growth through therapeutic coaching and community empowerment. If you're looking for a therapist or support on your healing journey, visit our website or reach out—we're here to help you BET on SELF:
    🌱 Believe. Empower. Transform.

    Because when you bet on yourself, you invest in your peace, your power, and your purpose.

    Opening Theme song created by Daniel Laurent www.daniellaurent.com

    Closing Theme Song created by Nancia produced by Jay Hunt -SmokeHouse Media
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  • Trauma & Triumph: Transforming Pain into Power

    Trauma & Triumph: Transforming Pain into Power
    2025/04/10
    Episode Title: Trauma & Triumph: Transforming Pain into PowerSeries: Conversations with Coach LA – Season 7Series Theme: Unpacking the Past: Healing from Within In this transformative episode of Conversations with Coach LA, we’re joined by the radiant Toni Blue Rose—artist, author, mental health clinician, and founder of The Blue Rose Movement and Healing Through Art Therapies. Together, we explore how expressive art therapy—especially poetry—can be used to process trauma, reclaim power, and support healing from within. Toni opens up about her personal journey of survival and purpose, sharing how past pain has both shaped and strengthened her. She breaks down the impact of art on emotional wellness and gives insight into the trauma-informed group sessions she leads, where creativity becomes a tool for connection, release, and growth. We also unpack the meaning behind "BET on SELF" moments, celebrating those brave decisions to invest in your own healing—even when it’s hard. Don’t miss the Coach’s Corner at the end for a grounded reminder of how art, healing, and self-trust can lead to your most powerful transformation yet. Mentioned in this episode: The science behind expressive art therapy Toni’s upcoming events and community initiatives Books, resources, and tools for emotional healing How to find and embrace your own BET on SELF moment 🎧 Tune in, take notes, and let this episode inspire your next step toward healing. Follow this Toni https://www.instagram.com/tonibluerose/Check out her websitethe-blue-rose.orgBooks & Resources for ListenersBooks on Expressive Arts & Healing📖 The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma – Bessel van der Kolk, M.D.📖 Trauma and Expressive Arts Therapy: Brain, Body, and Imagination in the Healing Process – Cathy A. Malchiodi📖 Writing to Heal: A Guided Journal for Recovering from Trauma & Emotional Upheaval – James W. Pennebaker📖 Art Therapy Sourcebook – Cathy Malchiodi📖 Poetic Medicine: The Healing Art of Poem-Making – John FoxOnline Resources & Organizations🌐 American Art Therapy Association – Learn more about professional art therapy.🌐 National Institute for Trauma and Loss in Children – Resources on trauma-informed care.🌐 The Trauma-Informed Creative Practices Network – Free guides and workshops on healing through creativity.Podcasts & Videos🎧 Unlocking Us with Brené Brown – Conversations on vulnerability, healing, and creativity.🎧 The Trauma Therapist Podcast – Insights from leading trauma professionals.🎥 TED Talk: How Art Transforms Trauma by Melissa Walker – A powerful talk on using creative expression for healing.Final Thought (Coach’s Corner)"Healing is a journey, not a destination. The act of creating—whether through poetry, music, painting, or dance—gives us permission to feel, release, and rebuild. As Toni reminded us tonight, your pain is not the end of your story—it’s the beginning of your transformation. Take a moment this week to express yourself in any way that feels right, and remember: You are worthy of healing. And always, always BET on SELF." 🎙️ Thanks for tuning in to Conversations with Coach LA!Don’t forget to subscribe and turn on your notifications so you never miss a new episode—dropping every Thursday wherever you get your podcasts. You can also listen live every Sunday at 10PM on Urban Heat 98.1FM or via iHeartRadio.Want to join the conversation or share your story? We’re always looking for inspiring voices! Email us at admin@weroclives.com to be considered as a future guest.This show is brought to you by Resiliency and Optimism Changes Lives, LLC, where we champion self-awareness, mental wellness, and transformational growth through therapeutic coaching and community empowerment. If you're looking for a therapist or support on your healing journey, visit our website or reach out—we're here to help you BET on SELF:🌱 Believe. Empower. Transform.Because when you bet on yourself, you invest in your peace, your power, and your purpose. Opening Theme song created by Daniel Laurent www.daniellaurent.com Closing Theme Song created by Nancia produced by Jay Hunt -SmokeHouse Media
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  • The Weight We Carry: Breaking Generational Cycles

    The Weight We Carry: Breaking Generational Cycles
    2025/04/03
    🚨 Season 7 Premiere Alert! 🚨We’re back with a powerful new season of Conversations with Coach LA, and we’re starting with a conversation that will move you!This week’s guest, Contessa Brown, is a spoken word artist, motivational speaker, clinician, and life coach who has dedicated her life to helping others reclaim confidence, heal, and live authentically. As the CEO of Café S.O.U.L. and founder of Queen’s Closet, she’s a force in Rhode Island’s creative and wellness spaces, using art and advocacy to uplift communities.Listen to The Weight We Carry: Breaking Generational Cycles as we explore the impact of generational wounds, the power of healing, and how we can break cycles to create a new legacy.📻 Tune in live Sundays at 10 pm on Urban Heat 98.1FM & iHeartRadio!#ConversationsWithCoachLA #TheWeightWeCarry #BreakingGenerationalCycles #Season7 #MentalHealth #Healing #BIPOCWellness #CreativeHealingLearn more about Guest: Contessa Brown https://flow.page/countessbKey Definitions & ContextWhat Are Generational Cycles?Generational cycles refer to behaviors, beliefs, traumas, and coping mechanisms that are passed down within families, often unconsciously. These cycles can be both positive and negative. When we talk about "breaking generational cycles," we’re referring to the intentional effort to change harmful patterns—such as unhealthy relationships, financial instability, or emotional suppression—to create healthier outcomes for ourselves and future generations.Dysfunctional Family Patterns & Their ImpactUnresolved Trauma: When trauma is not processed, it can manifest in future generations through emotional avoidance, hypervigilance, or toxic coping strategies.Lack of Emotional Expression: Families that discourage discussing feelings often produce individuals who struggle with emotional regulation and communication.Codependency & Enmeshment: Over-reliance on family members for identity or emotional stability can lead to difficulties in forming healthy, independent relationships.Addiction & Substance Abuse: Patterns of substance dependence are often passed down due to environmental and genetic factors.Financial Instability: Poor financial habits and beliefs about money—such as fear of wealth or scarcity mindsets—can perpetuate economic struggles across generations.Statistics on Trauma & Generational CyclesTrauma and Mental Health:About 70% of U.S. adults have experienced at least one traumatic event in their lifetime. (National Council for Behavioral Health, 2020)Individuals with unresolved trauma are 2-3 times more likely to develop anxiety, depression, or PTSD.Generational Trauma:Research shows that trauma can be biologically inherited through epigenetics, meaning stress responses can be passed down across generations. (Yehuda & Lehrner, 2018)Children of Holocaust survivors and descendants of enslaved individuals have shown higher levels of stress-related disorders due to intergenerational trauma.Dysfunctional Family Patterns:Children who experience household dysfunction (e.g., abuse, neglect, or substance use) are at a higher risk of replicating those patterns in adulthood unless they actively work to break the cycle. (CDC-Kaiser Permanente Adverse Childhood Experiences Study, 1998)Books on Breaking Generational Cycles & Healing TraumaIt Didn't Start with You: How Inherited Family Trauma Shapes Who We Are and How to End the Cycle – Mark WolynnThe Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma – Bessel van der Kolk, M.D.What Happened to You? Conversations on Trauma, Resilience, and Healing – Dr. Bruce Perry & Oprah WinfreyAll About Love: New Visions – bell hooks (on love as a tool for healing and transformation)Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents – Lindsay C. Gibson (on unlearning childhood conditioning)Set Boundaries, Find Peace: A Guide to Reclaiming Yourself – Nedra Glover TawwabHealing the Shame That Binds You – John Bradshaw (on overcoming toxic shame)Podcasts & Online ResourcesThe Trauma Therapist Podcast – Exploring mental health and healing through expert conversations.Therapy Chat Podcast – Discussions on trauma, boundaries, and emotional wellness.Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE) Test – Free online resource to understand childhood trauma impact.The National Child Traumatic Stress Network (www.nctsn.org) – Resources for healing trauma.Coaching & Mental Health SupportResiliency and Optimism Changes Lives LLC – Coaching and therapeutic services focused on empowerment, self-care, and breaking generational cycles. (Lakisha Renee Austin)Therapy for Black Girls (www.therapyforblackgirls.com) – Culturally competent therapists and mental health resources.The Loveland Foundation (www.thelovelandfoundation.org) – Therapy funding for BIPOC women and girls.BetterHelp (www.betterhelp.com) – Online therapy platform for accessible mental health care.PurePark (www.purepark.com) – A resource for finding wellness ...
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  • The Art of Impact: A Conversation with Alexis Wolfe

    The Art of Impact: A Conversation with Alexis Wolfe
    2024/12/19

    In this episode of Coach LA on Conversations with Coach LA, meet spoken word artist: Alexis Wolfe! 🎙️ Alexis shares her perspective on therapy, describing how art has been a therapeutic outlet and a tool for fostering emotional connection and growth.

    We’re diving deep into my journey as a spoken word artist, the power of words, and how creativity can heal and inspire. 🖋️❤️ I’ll also be sharing some of my own BET on SELF moments and what therapy means to me.

    Contact Info for Alexis Wolfe

    • Website: https://linktr.ee/alexiswolfe
    • Instagram: @wolfeseason
    • Facebook: Alexis Wolfe
    • YouTube: Alexis Wolfe Channel

    📻 TUNE IN Sundays at 10pm:

    Urban Heat 98.1FM or stream on iHeartRadio 📱

    Let’s talk about art, resilience, and building a legacy. You don’t want to miss this!

    Book your suite and join us at the Urban Escape on the Cape featuring Poetherapy and headliner Poet: Michael "Warrior" Bonds click the link https://www.eventbrite.com/e/urban-escape-on-the-cape-tickets-1095731976839?aff=CoachLA

    To learn more about the host: Therapist Coach LA visit www.IamCoachLA.com The intro theme song was created by Daniel Laurent Www.daniellaurent.com Closing Theme Song by Smokehouse mEDIA -ARTIST- NANCIA

    🎙️ Thanks for tuning in to Conversations with Coach LA!

    Don’t forget to subscribe and turn on your notifications so you never miss a new episode—dropping every Thursday wherever you get your podcasts. You can also listen live every Sunday at 10PM on Urban Heat 98.1FM or via iHeartRadio.

    Want to join the conversation or share your story? We’re always looking for inspiring voices! Email us at admin@weroclives.com to be considered as a future guest.

    This show is brought to you by Resiliency and Optimism Changes Lives, LLC, where we champion self-awareness, mental wellness, and transformational growth through therapeutic coaching and community empowerment. If you're looking for a therapist or support on your healing journey, visit our website or reach out—we're here to help you BET on SELF:
    🌱 Believe. Empower. Transform.

    Because when you bet on yourself, you invest in your peace, your power, and your purpose.

    Opening Theme song created by Daniel Laurent www.daniellaurent.com

    Closing Theme Song created by Nancia produced by Jay Hunt -SmokeHouse Media
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  • BET on SELF: The Warrior’s Journey

    BET on SELF: The Warrior’s Journey
    2024/12/13
    In this episode, Lakisha Renee Austin explores the intersections of artistry, community advocacy, and self-reflection with Michael “Warrior” Bonds. Known for his impactful poetry and dedication to empowering others, Bonds will share his thoughts on the role of therapy in personal growth and discuss pivotal moments in his journey that reflect the “BET on SELF” philosophy. More about Warrior: MICHAEL WARRIOR BONDSMichael Warrior Bonds** is an internationally respected spoken word artist, award-winning poet, educator, motivational speaker, author, and elder statesman in Roxbury, Boston. In 2024, he was presented with a Certificate of Appreciation by the Lieutenant Governor of Rhode Island for his significant contributions to the Culture Fest Poetic Sessions and was recently honored as a pioneer and Hip Hop Legend in his home town of Boston, recognizing his profound impact on the cultural landscape.Michael's performances and motivational speeches are often described as "passionate," "moving," "captivating," and "powerful." He possesses a unique ability to connect with his audience, often leaving the stage to engage with them directly, earning him the nickname "the poet who has Hyperactive Attention Deficit Disorder." His artistic journey has taken him across the globe, with notable performances in Barbados and an appearance on "Good Morning Barbados," as well as participation in the Airlift Project in Zurich, Switzerland, in 2004. He has produced and facilitated workshops both nationally and internationally and holds an Associate in Arts degree in Criminal Justice from Kaplan University/Bauder. In 2008, Michael won the "Best Spoken Word Album" award at the New England Urban Music Awards and has been recognized twice as a "Boston Community Warrior" by the Institute for Pan African Cultural Education Inc. (P.A.C.E) and the Nation of Islam in 2003 and 2011. In 2023, he served as the artist-in-residence at the West End Boys & Girls Club in Allston-Brighton, MA. He also facilitated a three-month workshop at Brockton High School’s Promise College, teaching 37 students the art of spoken word poetry.A self-published author, Michael has released two books of poetry: "Gunz, Poems & Rosez" and "The Write." He has also guided many youth and adults in publishing their works. His poetic contributions have been featured in various literary anthologies and magazines, including "Bandana Republic," edited by the late legendary poet Louis Reyes Rivera and Bruce George, co-founder of HBO Def Poetry. Michael has appeared in several documentaries and films, including the award-winning "The 2006 Red Bull Word Clash Film."He has shared the stage with renowned artists such as Askia Toure, Reggie Gibson, gospel legend Tramaine Hawkins, and former R&B sensation CeCe Peniston. In 2019, he was named the Lizard Lounge Poetry Jam's Most Valuable Poet and Grande Champion, and in 2023, he was inducted into the Lizard Lounge Poetry Jam Hall of Fame. His work has also been featured on "Chronicle" (ABC News Channel 5 WCVB) and he performed at Cricket Legends in Barbados.In addition to his performances, Michael created and curated a celebration of National Black Poetry Day in honor of America's first Black author and poet, Jupiter Hammon. He has hosted *Just Spit*, a biweekly open mic in downtown Pawtucket, Rhode Island, and In Stoughton, Ma. Presently he co host a monthly event to showcase Artist & Poets, Art of Poetry, in Attleboro, Ma, at the National Black Doll Musuem of History & Culture in the Emerald Square Mall. He is the founder and creative director of POEMS Boston, a dynamic social media platform dedicated to booking, promoting, and celebrating poets and the art of spoken word across Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and Threads.Michael Warrior Bonds' unwavering dedication to his craft and community makes him an exceptional artist and an enduring source of inspiration for many.Visit Michaelwarriorbonds.comFor booking contact : Gwen Michellegwenmichellestudios@gmail.com888-302-Gwen Learn more about host: Therapist Coach LA visit www.IamCoachLA.comTheme song created by Daniel Laurent Www.daniellaurent.com 🎙️ Thanks for tuning in to Conversations with Coach LA!Don’t forget to subscribe and turn on your notifications so you never miss a new episode—dropping every Thursday wherever you get your podcasts. You can also listen live every Sunday at 10PM on Urban Heat 98.1FM or via iHeartRadio.Want to join the conversation or share your story? We’re always looking for inspiring voices! Email us at admin@weroclives.com to be considered as a future guest.This show is brought to you by Resiliency and Optimism Changes Lives, LLC, where we champion self-awareness, mental wellness, and transformational growth through therapeutic coaching and community empowerment. If you're looking for a therapist or support on your healing journey, visit our website or reach out—we're here to help you BET on SELF:🌱 ...
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  • The Journey of Words and Wellness: Prentice Powell’s Path

    The Journey of Words and Wellness: Prentice Powell’s Path
    2024/12/05

    This episode of “Conversations with Coach LA” will feature the compelling and inspiring Prentice Powell, an acclaimed spoken word artist and 2024 Grammy nominee. Renowned for his unflinching honesty and profound insights, Powell has made a significant impact in the spoken word community and beyond. Recently, he expanded his journey into the world of wellness as a Pilates instructor alongside his wife, signaling an exciting evolution in his life and career. This conversation will explore his artistic and personal evolution, how he defines and engages with therapy, and his pivotal BET on SELF moments that led him to embrace new challenges.

    Learn more about Prentice Powell https://thepoetslist.com/prenticepowell/

    Listen to Prentice on All Black Men Need Therapy https://www.abmnt.com/

    Theme song created by Daniel Laurent

    Www.daniellaurent.com

    🎙️ Thanks for tuning in to Conversations with Coach LA!

    Don’t forget to subscribe and turn on your notifications so you never miss a new episode—dropping every Thursday wherever you get your podcasts. You can also listen live every Sunday at 10PM on Urban Heat 98.1FM or via iHeartRadio.

    Want to join the conversation or share your story? We’re always looking for inspiring voices! Email us at admin@weroclives.com to be considered as a future guest.

    This show is brought to you by Resiliency and Optimism Changes Lives, LLC, where we champion self-awareness, mental wellness, and transformational growth through therapeutic coaching and community empowerment. If you're looking for a therapist or support on your healing journey, visit our website or reach out—we're here to help you BET on SELF:
    🌱 Believe. Empower. Transform.

    Because when you bet on yourself, you invest in your peace, your power, and your purpose.

    Opening Theme song created by Daniel Laurent www.daniellaurent.com

    Closing Theme Song created by Nancia produced by Jay Hunt -SmokeHouse Media
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