A conversation about life, loss, grief, and grief dreams with one of the leading academic researchers on the topic, Dr. Joshua Black. Visit www.griefdreams.ca for more information on grief dreams.
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A podcast dedicated to creating a safe space for Black people to engage in tough conversations that lead to meaningful solutions.
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The Educated Black Siblings Podcast is a fun show hosted by two Educated Black Siblings. Each episode they tackle current events, pop culture news, music, movies, dating, philosophy, religion, the ratchet, the righteous and everything in between. Every episode they present a "Top 5" list. Top 5 movies, Top 5 Beyonce Songs, Top 5 Cartoons, if a list of 5 can be made of it, eventually they will get to it! Join in on the conversation.
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Sometimes we talk about sex, sometimes we talk about pop culture, and sometimes we talk about politics. Either way, it’ll be a kiiiiii. The Gworlz Room is an open forum about everything featuring Philly-based chosen siblings, Erica (@thicccorita) & Rasheed (@sheededonem/@phreedomjawn). Our reoccurring segments include: (1) “What’s Tea” (a review of interesting trending news), (2) “It’s Giving” (a mutual aid call-to-action), and (3) “Holla At Ya Gworl” (main discussion). Follow us on all soci ...
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Spoken Wordplay Podcast- Daily I Am Affirmations with Relaxing Meditation Music
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Go to Spoken Wordplay Podcast Online Storefront Page link & SAVE 50% & UP TO 75% OFF BLACK FRIDAY DEALS TO GET Exclusive Yearly Access to Season 1, 2 & 3 FULL EPISODES Ad-free with unlimited downloads for a discount price of $10 a year. Spoken Wordplay Podcast is for students to take a 15-minutes break allowing yourself to focus on mindfulness deep breathing exercises, repeating positive "I Am" affirmations repetitions and listening to relaxing 8 to 10hz Alpha brainwaves meditation music to ...
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This unique podcast features some amazing change-makers in higher education. As a College Access Counselor, it's not just the incredible students who've inspired me, but it’s also the collaborative partners, professors, admissions counselors, and staff who have powerful stories of their own. I started "Inspired Conversations" because I wanted to help share their stories too, while also offering some helpful advice about the College Application process. I truly believe in the power of storyte ...
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A B O U T Straight to the Point was founded by Zainab, Latifah, and Hadja—three young Black Scottish women passionate about representation, cultural identity and community empowerment. Having grown-up in Scotland and experienced first-hand the lack of visibility for ethnic minority voices, they created this platform to be the change they wished to see. M I S S I O N Our mission is simple: to amplify the voices of Black and ethnic minority communities in Scotland. Through story telling, dialo ...
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E236 - Earla Legault - Living With Sibling Grief
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29:35Earla Legault advocates for adult sibling grief peer support and using creativity to process grief. She co-wrote and illustrated the book Living With Sibling Grief: Imagining a Way Forward with her sibling grief buddy Monica Murphy. Earla is the 2024 recipient of The Compassionate Friends Karen Snepp Outstanding Sibling Award, given to those making…
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Welcome students to the end of your spring semester of back to school final activities at Spoken Wordplay Podcast. I am your chosen head instructor Ms. Tonya Michelle Wilkerson speaking from the heart with a motivational message. I would like to say Congrats to the Graduations Class of 2025 school year for successfully completing your academic cour…
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The Sibling Spectrum: Unique Paths Under One Roof
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56:48In this episode of “Pass Down Your Crown”, Pattie J explores the fascinating dynamics of sibling relationships with guests Danny and JD. They share their personal stories and the challenges they faced growing up in their respective households. Danny, the youngest sibling, discusses the misconceptions often associated with being the “baby” of the fa…
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E235 - Lindsey Whissel Fenton - Guest Update
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43:07Lindsey Whissel Fenton is an Emmy award-winning filmmaker, international speaker, and grief educator. In her current role as a senior producer and director at PBS/NPR affiliate WPSU, Lindsey focuses on projects related to grief, trauma, and mental health. She is the creator of Speaking Grief and its sister-initiative, Learning Grief, and serves on …
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Breaking Chains: Healing from Substance Misuse
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53:58In this powerful episode, Pattie J and Brittney have a raw and honest conversation about substance misuse in the Black community. Brittney shares her personal journey—how she fell into addiction, the struggles she faced, and the strength it took to overcome. Now, she’s using her experience to uplift and support others on their path to healing. Don’…
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Healing The Heart: Navigating Friendship Breakups
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54:24In this video, Pattie J discusses the challenges of friendship breakups and shares insights on healing and moving forward with her close friends ChrisAnn and Rishan. They explore the emotional ups and downs of these experiences while examining the roles of different types of friends: the responsible friend who keeps everyone grounded, the spontaneo…
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host Pattie J sits down with social media influencer and Caribbean journalist Lexxy for a deep dive into the beauty and complexity of the Caribbean. They explore the differences that make each island unique—from cultural traditions to musical clashes—while also highlighting the shared history and unity that bind the community together. From Soca vs…
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Embracing Change: Friendship, Growth, and Support
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1:03:45Join Pattie J in this heartfelt episode as she sits down with her lifelong friends, Tiana and Tajai, for an intimate conversation about the ups and downs of their 20+ year friendship. Together, they reflect on the beautiful moments they’ve shared, the challenges they’ve faced, and the bittersweet feelings that arise as life changes—like growing fam…
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Raising Resilience: Stories from Single Black Moms and Dads
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1:12:34Join Pattie J, Mariah, and Dotto in this insightful episode as they dive into the realities of being single parents. Together, they share their personal journeys of how they met their children’s other parent, the challenges and triumphs of co-parenting, and the adversities they’ve overcome along the way. Tune in for valuable advice and practical ti…
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Beyond The Blood: Understanding The Roles Of Fathers
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1:01:22In this episode of Pass Down Your Crown, host Pattie J sits down with two powerful father figures — Dajour, a biological dad, and JD, a devoted stepfather — to explore the real, raw journey of fatherhood. They open up about the challenges and rewards of raising children, navigating co-parenting relationships, and what it truly means to show up as a…
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Growing Up Caribbean: Discipline Or Damage ?
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1:26:46Pattie J and licensed therapist Michael Russell share their experiences growing up in Caribbean households. They explore the impact of parenting styles, focusing on corporal punishment and its lasting effects on their lives. Through personal stories, Michael and Pattie discuss how these practices shaped their understanding of love and authority, wh…
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Let’s Talk Black Business: Freckles Juice Bar CEO
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55:47In this engaging episode, host Pattie J sits down with the CEO of Freckles Juice Bar to explore the journey of owning a Black-owned business. They discuss the pride and empowerment that comes with this identity, as well as the challenges faced along the way. Enjoy humorous anecdotes from their time working together, highlighting the ups and downs o…
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Welcome students to your second semester of back to school winter term activities at Spoken Wordplay Podcast. I am your head instructor Ms. Tonya Michelle Wilkerson, speaking from the heart with a motivational message. Every Febuary, people all over the world celebrate the achievements and history of African Americans as part of National Black Hist…
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Moving On with Grace: Embracing New Beginnings
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1:04:51Podcast Premiere: “Pass Down Your Crown” Welcome to the inaugural episode of “Pass Down Your Crown,” a podcast that creates a safe space for our Black community to address tough issues together. In honor of Black History Month, we focus on “Moving On with Grace.” Join us as we hear from Assata Thomas, a licensed therapist, who will share her insigh…
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Welcome students to your second semester of back to school winter term activities at Spoken Wordplay Podcast. I am your head instructor Ms. Tonya Michelle Wilkerson speaking from the heart with a motivational message. The month of January is the observance of Financial Wellness Awareness Month that encourages individuals to take proactive steps tow…
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Welcome students to the beginning of your second semester of back to school winter term activities at Spoken Wordplay Podcast. I am your head instructor Ms. Tonya Michelle Wilkerson speaking from the heart with a motivational message. The month of January is known as the observance of "National Staying Healthy" for students to start focusing on the…
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In this episode, I recap some of the dream conversations I had with guests in 2024. You can find more about Grief Dreams here: Website – www.griefdreams.ca Instagram and Twitter - @Griefdreams Facebook – Grief Dreams Podcast Page and Grief Dreams Group Looking for ways to support the podcast? You can help support the Grief Dreams Podcast in a few w…
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E233 - Alison Garwood-Jones - I Miss My Mommy
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34:03Alison Garwood-Jones is an award-winning magazine writer and a former editor at Elle Canada. She now heads up Pen Jar Productions, an art shop and publishing imprint. She also teaches writing and digital strategy at the University of Toronto School of Continuing Studies, where she won the 2021 Excellence in Teaching Award. Alison’s new picture book…
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GO HOLIDAY SHOPPING AT Spoken Wordplay Podcast.com SAVE 50% & UP TO 75% OFF TO ACCESS FULL EPISODES DOWNLOADS Happy Holidays students and welcome to the start of Black Friday & Cyber Monday weeks long shopping for sales at Spoken Wordplay Podcast.com. Ms. Tonya is now offering holiday discounts starting from 50% to 75% off for partners like you. So…
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CLICK HERE BY 12-21-24> TO NOMINATE MS. TONYA WILKERSON AS A REMARKABLE WOMAN TODAY! Welcome students to your second quarter of back to school Thanksgiving holiday activities at Spoken Wordplay Podcast Community. This is your head instructor Ms. Tonya Michelle Wilkerson speaking from the heart with a motivational message. I am inviting you to parti…
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Go to Spoken Wordplay Podcast Online Storefront Page link to GET 50% OFF EARLY BLACK FRIDAY DEALS now offering daily listeners an Exclusive Yearly Access to Season 1, 2 & 3 FULL EPISODES Ad-free with unlimited downloads for a discount price of $10 a year. Welcome students to the first semester of Fall holidays activities at Spoken Wordplay Podcast …
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Welcome students to your first semester & second quarter of back to school Fall activities at Spoken Wordplay Podcast Community. This is your head instructor Ms.Tonya Michelle Wilkerson speaking from the heart with a motivational message. This October 20th is recognized as National Day on Writing where students explore different forms of writing su…
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Go to Spoken Wordplay Podcast Online Storefront Page link to GET 50% OFF EARLY BLACK FRIDAY DEALS now offering daily listeners an Exclusive One Year Access to Season 1, 2 & 3 FULL EPISODES Ad-free with unlimited downloads for a discount price of $10 a year. Welcome students to the beginning of your second quarter of back to school Fall activities a…
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Go to Spoken Wordplay Podcast Online Storefront Page link to GET 50% OFF EARLY BLACK FRIDAY DEALS now offering daily listeners an Exclusive One Year Access to Season 1, 2 & 3 FULL EPISODES Ad-free with unlimited downloads for a discount price of $10 a year. Welcome students to you first quarter of back to school Fall activities at Spoken Wordplay P…
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E232 - David Kessler - Finding Meaning and Remembering with Love
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49:59David Kessler is one of the world’s foremost experts on grief, loss, and navigating life’s changes. His advice has been featured by The New York Times, Unlocking Us with Brene Brown, TODAY Show, and GQ. He's written six bestselling books, including Finding Meaning: The Sixth Stage of Grief. That book was a continuation of a book he co-authored with…
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Go to Spoken Wordplay Podcast Online Storefront Page link to GET 50% OFF EARLY BLACK FRIDAY DEALS now offering daily listeners an Exclusive One Year Access to Season 1, 2 & 3 FULL EPISODES Ad-free with unlimited downloads for a discount price of $10 a year. Welcome students to your first quarter of back to school fall activities at Spoken Wordplay …
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Welcome students to your first semester of Fall activities at Spoken Wordplay Podcast Community. This is your head instructor Ms. Tonya Michelle Wilkerson, speaking from the heart with a motivational message. The month of September is set aside for the observance of National Literacy Month that encourages readers to explore at least one book writte…
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E231 - Nina Rodriguez - 201 Dreams of Yosef
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44:48Nina Rodriguez is the founder and host of the Grief and Light Podcast, created after the unexpected loss of her only sibling, Yosef, as an authentic exploration of grief and life after loss. Beyond the podcast, Nina extends her heart-centered support through monthly circles, personalized mentorship, speaking engagements, active presence on social m…
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Inspirational Teenage Short Story Remote Learning
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2:56Go to Spoken Wordplay Podcast Online Storefront Page link to GET 50% OFF EARLY BLACK FRIDAY DEALS now offering daily listeners an Exclusive One Year Access to Season 1, 2 & 3 FULL EPISODES Ad-free with unlimited downloads for a discount price of $10 a year. Welcome students to your first semester of 2024-25 fall activities at Spoken Wordplay Podcas…
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Go to Spoken Wordplay Podcast Online Storefront Page link to GET 50% OFF EARLY BLACK FRIDAY DEALS now offering daily listeners an Exclusive One Year Access to Season 1, 2 & 3 FULL EPISODES Ad-free with unlimited downloads for a discount price of $10 a year. Welcome Back Students to 2024-25 School Year! at Spoken Wordplay Podcast Community. This is …
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Welcome students to your Summer Break program activities at Spoken Wordplay Podcast Community. This is your head instructor Ms. Tonya Michelle Wilkerson speaking from the heart with a motivational message. The month of July is filled with many International and National holidays to celebrate on a daily basis such as National Give Something Away Day…
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E230 - Litsa Williams - What's Your Grief
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55:19Litsa Williams, MA, LCSW-C is the co-founder of the online grief organization What’s Your Grief. She’s a grief therapist with over 15 years of experience working with sudden, traumatic, and disenfranchised losses as well as ambiguous grief. Drawing on both personal and professional experience with grief, WYG was built as a resource offering concret…
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Go to Spoken Wordplay Podcast Online Storefront Page link to GET 50% OFF EARLY BLACK FRIDAY DEALS now offering daily listeners an Exclusive One Year Access to Season 1, 2 & 3 FULL EPISODES Ad-free with unlimited downloads for a discount price of $10 a year. #spokenwordplaypodcastpoetrychallenge Students, Participate in Spoken Wordplay Podcast Poetr…
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E229 - Dr. Saul Ebema - God Will Make A Way
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35:19Dr. Saul Ebema brings over 20 years of spiritual care experience to his role as President of Hospice Chaplaincy and Director of Bereavement Services for a leading home health and hospice provider in the United States. Ordained as a minister in South Africa, he served in various pastoral roles supporting congregations and outreach. Dr. Ebema complet…
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Find Your True Self Motivational Message Trailer
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3:02Students, Let's Celebrate Women's History Month this March by watching and listening to exclusive videos of a Remarkable Women sharing her life story with the world and let Ms.Tonya know how do you feel about her Personal Journal Ebook Episode? Submit a post review comment located at the bottom of the website page at spokenwordplaypodcast.com/wome…
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MUSIC BROUGHT US TOGETHER ”| Exploring all things music| Episode Nine
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1:20:21Welcome to Straight To The Point - The Podcast! The podcast that brings you a unique insight into the black Scottish experience. Music has an incredible ability to bring people together, transcending boundaries and uniting us all. Here, we explore a diverse range of musical genres from around the world, showcasing how different sounds can connect u…
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Welcome Students to the end of the fourth quarter Spring term activities at Spoken Wordplay Podcast Community. I am your head instructor Ms.Tonya Michelle Wilkerson speaking from the heart with a motivational message. I would like to say, "Congratulations to the Graduation Class of 2024! for not giving up going after your dreams, even through you m…
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“ WERE YOU A DISNEY KID ?? ”| Reminiscing our childhood TV shows | Episode Eight
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1:46:45Welcome to Straight To The Point - The Podcast! The podcast that brings you a unique insight into the black Scottish experience. In this episode of 'Reminiscing Our Childhood TV Shows,' we're delving into the timeless Disney TV classics and iconic Nickelodeon shows that shaped our upbringing. Were you a Disney kid? Join us as we explore magical adv…
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Welcome students to the mid end of 4th quarter back to school Spring term activities at Spoken Wordplay Podcast Community. I am your head instructor Ms. Tonya Michelle Wilkerson speaking from the heart with a motivational message. The month of May is recognized as Mental Health Awareness Month so in support of your mental, social and emotional heal…
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“EVERYTHING IS DISRESPECTFUL!!!”| Conversations With Our Younger Siblings| Episode Seven
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1:30:42Welcome to Straight To The Point - The Podcast! The podcast that brings you a unique insight into the black Scottish experience. In this episode, where we invite our younger siblings to join us on the podcast! We explore the unique perspectives and insights of our younger siblings on topics that matter to them. From the challenges of growing up in …
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“I Love A Friend That's Delulu With me”| navigating Female friendships| Episode six
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1:24:14Welcome to Straight To The Point - The Podcast! The podcast that brings you a unique insight into the black Scottish experience. In this episode, we delve into the complex world of female friendships throughout our formative years. Spanning from the early days of nursery to the tumultuous terrain of high school and extending far beyond into the unc…
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E228 - Dr. Enrique Mundaca - Two Dreams to Say Goodbye and Open the Mind
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1:25:58Dr. Enrique A. Mundaca is a Biologist graduated from the University of Concepción (Chile), holds a Master of Science in Conservation Biology, and a PhD in Ecology from Victoria University of Wellington (New Zealand). He has a wide range of research interests including taxonomy and ecology of insects; natural history of marine organisms; sustainabil…
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