Village Mentality the Podcast

Hello Kings and Queens! Beautiful People everywhere, it’s your girl C.K. McGhee, and I am the host of Village Mentality, the Podcast.
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In this week’s episode, I’ll be talking about African-American Children: Experiencing Grief & Loss. While it has been relatively hidden, in our society there is a definitive gap when it comes to race, and more and more people are starting to understand the scope of this issue. Data shows that Black and Brown children are disproportionately impacted by grief: They are 2X more likely to have a father die and 3X more likely to have a mother die compared to White children.

In my segment, “Let’s Talk About It,” April is Stress Awareness Month. Stress is normal and everyone experiences it in response to situations considered threatening or dangerous. When you're stressed, your body responds by producing physical and mental reactions. These stress responses can be positive, keeping you alert to danger, motivated, or adaptable to new situations. Let’s talk About It.
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Also, check out who I’ll be highlighting in Black History Wednesday. As always there will be plenty of music from my musical jukebox!
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You can catch ALL episodes of Village Mentality on Spotify, Anchor, Radio Public, AND Google Podcasts EVERY Wednesday at 6pm!

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This week’s topic, “Race-Based Trauma: As an Adverse Childhood Experience (ACEs).
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In my segment, “Let’s Talk About It,” I’ll be sharing Professor Shawn Ginwright’s 5 Components of Healing Centered Engagement. Check out Black History Wednesday and more!
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Brand new episode available on Spotify, and Google Podcasts, every Wednesday evening at 6pm!
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Hello Kings and Queens! Beautiful People everywhere, it’s your girl C.K. McGhee, and I am the host of Village Mentality, the Podcast.
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In this week’s episode, I’ll be talking about Holding Grudges: The Impact On Our Mental Health. You would be amazed how holding grudges can negatively impact your mental health. Some common grudges include: false accusations, betrayal, lending an item and not getting it back, childhood bullying, someone stealing credit for something that you achieved and misleading advertising. Can you relate? Let’s learn together how harboring anger and resentment toward another person, only hurts you!
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In my segment, “Let’s Talk About It,” June is PTSD Awareness Month! I will provide a summary of all that was covered this month for PTSD Awareness Month. Also, check out who I’ll be highlighting in Black History Wednesday. As always there will be plenty of music from my musical jukebox!
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Hello Kings and Queens! Beautiful People everywhere, it’s your girl C.K. McGhee, and I am the host of Village Mentality, the Podcast.
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In this week’s episode, I’ll be talking about Culture Identity in Mental Health. Our culture, beliefs, sexual identity, values, race, and language all affect how we perceive and experience mental health conditions. In fact, cultural differences can influence what treatments, coping mechanisms and supports work best for us. It is therefore essential for culture and identity to be part of the conversation as we discuss both mental health and mental health care. Let’s learn together how important it is for mental health professionals to understand one’s identity in allowing them to be comfortable to address it.
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In my segment, “Let’s Talk About It,” June is PTSD Awareness Month! I will share some self-care tips that can help to alleviate symptoms for people with PTSD. Also, check out who I’ll be highlighting in Black History Wednesday. As always there will be plenty of music from my musical jukebox!

Brand new episodes every Wednesday at 6pm!

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Hello Kings and Queens! Beautiful People everywhere, it’s your girl C.K. McGhee, and I am the host of Village Mentality, the Podcast.
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In this week’s episode, I’ll be talking about Crisis Response and Intervention. Mental health treatment and su***de prevention are critical healthcare issues for our country. Oftentimes, when someone is experiencing a mental health crisis or emotional distress, they will most likely interact with law enforcement instead of a mental health professional. Let’s learn together about the 3 core elements of the National Guidelines for Crisis Care.
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In my segment, “Let’s Talk About It,” June is PTSD Awareness Month! PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder) is something that affects adults and children in similar ways. But let’s talk about the differences experienced by children with this condition. Also, check out who I’ll be highlighting in Black History Wednesday. As always there will be plenty of music from my musical jukebox!

Brand new episodes every Wednesday at 6pm!

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Hello beautiful people!

June is National PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder) Awareness Month)

Although often associated with combat veterans, Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a mental health condition that can impact any person of any age after experiencing or witnessing a traumatic event. Such traumatic events might include military combat, sexual or physical violence, natural disasters, or severe accidents.

The term “PTSD” first appeared in 1980 in the third edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders. However, earlier medical publications referred to conditions described as “soldier’s heart,” “shell shock,” and “war neurosis.” With the prevalence of PTSD in the military community, it is not surprising that the effort to create awareness was launched as a tribute to a service member. On June 27, 2010, PTSD Awareness Day was established in recognition of Staff Sergeant, Joe Biel, a National Guard service member who experienced PTSD after two tours in Iraq and died by su***de in 2007.

In 2014, the federal government designated the entire month of June as PTSD Awareness Month.

Through awareness and education we all can help in the efforts to de-stigmatize mental illness and normalize conversations around our mental health. Let’s learn how we can effectively support those who live with mental health conditions.

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Hello Kings and Queens! Beautiful People everywhere, it’s your girl C.K. McGhee, and I am the host of Village Mentality, the Podcast.
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In this week’s episode, I’ll be talking about Mental Health in Rural America. While rates of mental illness are similar in rural areas compared to urban areas, there is a higher risk of su***de in rural communities, with nearly twice as many su***des in the most rural counties compared to urban. 1 in 25 adult Americans has a serious mental illness (SMI) in a given year, but people in rural areas are more likely to experience it and they face unique barriers to receiving treatment. Let’s talk about the 4 A’s of rural mental health.
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In my segment, “Let’s Talk About It,” May is Mental Health Awareness, I’ll talk about our hormones and how hormonal imbalance impacts our mental health. Also, check out who I’ll be highlighting in Black History Wednesday. As always there will be plenty of music from my musical jukebox!

Brand new episode tonight, May 31 at 6pm!

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Hello beautiful people!

May is Mental Health Awareness Month!

Mental health awareness is the ongoing effort to reduce the stigma around mental illness and mental health conditions by sharing our personal experiences. Often, because of misconceptions about mental health and mental fitness, people often suffer in silence and their conditions go untreated.

In the United States, nearly one in five adults have a mental illness or mental health condition. That's nearly 52 million people. However, mental health isn't just about having or not having a mental illness. Our well-being is affected by all aspects of our lives, and that, in turn, affects how we experience life, work, and time with our loved ones. Now, the conversation is more critical than ever. In 2021, the prevalent feeling of the year was languishing. BetterUp’s research found that more than 55% of workers weren't mentally ill, but they weren't thriving either.

As the pandemic brought physical health center stage in an unprecedented way, it was time for us to look at the other major components of well-being. The conversation around mental health awareness has never been as public, as prevalent, or as important. After all, building awareness is a critical ingredient to learning how to care for your mental health.

Mental health awareness is an important social movement to both improve understanding and increase access to healthcare.

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Hello Kings and Queens! Beautiful People everywhere, it’s your girl C.K. McGhee, and I am the host of Village Mentality, the Podcast.
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In this week’s episode, I’ll be talking about the importance of Cultivating Compassion. One of the most important things to learn about cultivating compassion for yourself and others is that it can lead to relationships. As we focus more on “self” love, worth, compassion…etc., we work to establish on a daily basis a practice of self-care that allows us to do the things that we need to do in order to replenish all the energy that we give while caring for others. Let’s learn together the different ways that we can be more compassionate towards ourselves.
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In my segment, “Let’s Talk About It,” May is Mental Health Awareness, I’ll talk about 988, the Su***de and Crisis Lifeline. It’s important that we know and understand how to utilize this resource when we or someone we know is dealing with a mental health crisis or emotional distress. Also, check out who I’ll be highlighting in Black History Wednesday. As always there will be plenty of music from my musical jukebox!

Brand new episode tonight, May 10 at 6pm!

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Village Mentality S6 E17- Mental Health and Romance by Village Mentality the Podcast Hello Beautiful People, It's Village Mentality Wednesday! Join me tonight for the SEASON FINALE of Village Mentality!!! Tonight, I'll be talking about Mental Health and Romance, In most cases our focus tends to be on the downside of mental illness and we forget to consider all the things that matter...

Hello Beautiful People, It's Village Mentality Wednesday! Join me tonight for the SEASON FINALE of Village Mentality!!!

Tonight, I'll be talking about Mental Health and Romance, In most cases our focus tends to be on the downside of mental illness and we forget to consider all the things that matter to people who live with mental health conditions, like love. Let's Learn Together about the ways that you can provide effective support as an intimate partner.

In my segment, "Let's Talk About It," I will wrap up Self-Harm Awareness Month. Did you know that Emotional Self-Harm often precedes Physical Self-Harm? Learn all about Cognitive Distortions and the possible causes of Emotional Self-Harm. Also, it's Black History Wednesday! Black History IS American History, tune in to see who or what I will highlighting this week.

AND, you know that there will be plenty of music from my musical jukebox! So I thought that we could listen to some of our favorite duets, as our Kings join in the celebration of Women's History Month! So sit back, relax, and enjoy the show! Click the link below!

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Village Mentality S6 E17- Mental Health and Romance by Village Mentality the Podcast Hello Beautiful People, It's Village Mentality Wednesday! Join me tonight for the SEASON FINALE of Village Mentality!!! Tonight, I'll be talking about Mental Health and Romance, In most cases our focus tends to be on the downside of mental illness and we forget to consider all the things that matter...

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It’s Wednesday!!! Join me for the SEASON FINALE of Village Mentality! Tonight, I’ll be talking about Mental Health and Romance. In most cases our focus tends to be on the downside of mental illness and we forget to consider all the things that matter to people who live with mental health conditions, like love!!! about all the ways that you can provide effective support as an intimate partner.
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In my segment, “Let’s Talk About It,” March is Self-Harm Awareness Month. Emotional Self-Harm often precedes Physical Self-Harm. Learn about and the possible causes of Emotional Self-Harm. It’s Black History Wednesday! is American History! Tune in to see just who or what I’ll be talking about this evening.
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As always, you know that there will be plenty of music from my musical jukebox! In honor of , So I thought that we could listen to some of our favorite duets, as our Kings join in the celebration of Women’s History Month! So, sit back, relax and enjoy the show! SEASON FINALE tonight, March 29 at 6pm (EST).


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Hello beautiful people! It's Village Mentality Wednesday! Check out this brand new episode. Click the link below to listen!

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Village Mentality the Podcast • A podcast on Spotify for Podcasters Where Melanated People Are Connected In Spirit, Love, and Community!

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It’s Wednesday!!! Join me for a brand new episode. Tonight, I’ll be talking about on about the ways that different cultures view mental health and how those perspectives can either positively or negatively impact an individual’s ability to seek help and support! Perhaps you may be able to relate to any number of ways cultural groups view their mental health.
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In my segment, “Let’s Talk About It,” March is Self-Harm Awareness Month. What Are 6 Things That We Need to Know About Self-Harming Behavior? Tune in to find out. It’s Black History Wednesday! is American History! Tune in to see just who I’ll be talking about this evening.
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As always, you know that there will be plenty of music from my musical jukebox! In honor of , So I thought that we could listen to some of our favorite Neo Soul and R&B Queens...I hope you’ll tune in and VIBE with me. Sit back, relax and enjoy the show! New episode tonight, March 15 at 6pm (EST).


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Hello Kings and Queens! Check out this brand new episode of Village Mentality! Hear all about “The Oxygen Theory”

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It’s Wednesday!!! Join me for a brand new episode. Tonight, I’ll be talking about “The Oxygen Mask Theory” because we’re ALL taught to think of others before ourselves, to put other people’s needs before our own. But, we need to understand the importance of making sure we’re good before we can help anyone else!
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In my segment, “Let’s Talk About It,” March is Self-Harm Awareness Month. What is Digital Self-Harm and how is it harmful to our young Kings and Queens-in-Training! It’s Black History Wednesday! is American History! Tune in to see just who I’ll be talking about this evening.
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As always, you know that there will be plenty of music from my musical jukebox! In honor of , Our King’s will celebrate our Queens this evening through song. So sit back, relax and enjoy the show! New episode tonight, March 8 at 6pm (EST).


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It’s Wednesday!!! Join me for a brand new episode. Tonight, I’ll be talking about “The Link Between Mental Illness and Substance Use Disorders. about Co-Occurring Disorders, also referred to as, a Dual Diagnosis. It’s more common than you may realize.
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In my segment, “Let’s Talk About It,” March is Self-Harm Awareness Month. Learn about the signs, symptoms and red flags our Kings and Queens-In-training, who engage in self-harming behavior may be exhibiting. It’s Black History Wednesday! is American History, and it does not have to be regulated to February. Tune in to see just who I’ll be talking about this evening.
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As always, you know that there will be plenty of music from my musical jukebox! In honor of , I’ll be celebrating our Queens! So sit back, relax and enjoy the show! New episode tonight, March 1 at 6pm (EST).


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It’s Village Mentality Wednesday!!! Join me tonight for a brand new episode of . Tonight, I’ll be talking about Mental Health First-Aid! how we can support someone who is experiencing a mental health crisis or . By listening with our WHOLE heart, it can make a world of difference to someone else.
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In my segment, “Let’s Talk About It,” February is International Boost Self-Esteem Month. Learn about what some of the causes of low self-esteem and the that it has on us. Fortunately, there are some ways that we can work to or boost our self-esteem, find out what steps we can take to feel better about ourselves. It’s Black History Wednesday! is American History, and it does not have to be regulated to February. Tune in to see just who I’ll be talking about this evening.
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As always, you know that there will be plenty of music from my musical jukebox. I love sharing my love of music which spans different genres and decades of music! So, sit back, relax and enjoy the show! New episode, tonight February 22 at 6pm (EST).


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Hello Kings and Queens, Beautiful People Everywhere, It’s ya girl, C.K. McGhee, aka,
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It’s Village Mentality Wednesday!!! Join me tonight for a brand new episode of . Tonight, I’ll be talking about Effective Listening! how we can support someone who is experiencing a mental health crisis or . By listening with our WHOLE heart, it can make a world of difference to someone else.
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In my segment, “Let’s Talk About It,” February is International Boost Self-Esteem Month. Learn about what some of the causes of low self-esteem and the that it has on us. Fortunately, there are some ways that we can work to or boost our self-esteem, find out what steps we can take to feel better about ourselves. It’s Black History Wednesday! is American History, and it does not have to be regulated to February. Tune in to see just who I’ll be talking about this evening.
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As always, you know that there will be plenty of music from my musical jukebox. This week, I’ll feature music from Grammy Award winners...tune in to see if you’ll hear any of your favorites! So, sit back, relax and enjoy the show! New episode on February 8 at 6pm (EST).

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Hello beautiful people! It's Village Mentality Wednesday!!! Check out this week's episode.

February is International Boost Self-Esteem Month! Listen to some tips that can help us to feel better about ourselves. Also, it's Black History Wednesday, listen to how four young Black men help to end segregationist practices in the south.

As always, there will be plenty of music too! Sit back, relax and enjoy the show!

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Village Mentality S6 E9 - Negative Self-Talk by Village Mentality the Podcast Hello Beautiful People! It's Village Mentality Wednesday!!!! In this week's episode, I'll be talking about the damage that Negative Self-Talk can have on your mental health and overall well-being. Let's learn together how we can minimize the impact of Negative Self-Talk. In my segment, "Let's Talk A...

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It’s Village Mentality Wednesday!!! Join me tonight for a brand new episode of . What is Imposter Syndrome? all about this phenomenon. While it is not considered to be a mental health condition, it can have an impact on our mental health. Hear the symptoms and some tips that can help support you or someone you may know who experiences it.
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In my segment, “Let’s Talk About It,” January is . What is the association between our mental health and certain foods that we eat? Learn all about the foods that can help to boost your mood. It’s Black History Wednesday! is American History, and it does not have to be regulated to February. Tune in to see just who I’ll be talking about this evening.
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As always, you know that there will be plenty of music from my musical jukebox. This week, I’ll feature some classic R&B hits from the 70’s and 80’s...ya dig? So, sit back, relax and enjoy the show! New episode on January 25 at 6pm (EST).


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Hello Kings and Queens! It's Village Mentality Wednesday! Check out this week's episode.

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Village Mentality S6 E7 - Building Recovery Into Your Day by Village Mentality the Podcast It's Village Mentality Wednesday!!! Join me this evening for a brand new episode. Tonight, I'll be talking about Building Recovery Into Your Day. If you are someone who may be struggling with mental health conditions, diagnosis, life disruptions and/or substance abuse issues, then check this out! Ev...

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It’s Village Mentality Wednesday!!! Join me tonight for a brand new episode of . I’ll be talking about Building Recovery Into Your Day. why the recovery journey is so important for those with mental health conditions, , or life disruptions. Listen to the tips that can help individuals who struggle with mental health conditions and/or substance abuse issues, on the road to recovery in having the lives they endeavor to have. is the goal.
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In my segment, “Let’s Talk About It,” January is . Learn some of the steps that can help us to create balance in our lives this year. , what does that entail and how can you assist your children accept their full identities and be accepting of others? It’s Black History Wednesday! is American History, and it does not have to be regulated to February. In the world of , find out what television show debuted this day back in 1975!
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As always, you know that there will be plenty of music from my musical jukebox. This week, I’ll feature some popular songs from the 90’s according to the Billboard Hot 100. So, sit back, relax and enjoy the show! New episode on January 18 at 6pm (EST).


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January is Mental Wellness Awareness Month, which allows us the opportunity to get know all about our mental health and the importance in making it a priority in our lives.

What does it look like to be and how do we work towards it?

Mentally well people generally feel a sense of with their lives, have a strong , feel that they have over their situation, and attend to their physical and mental needs. The following suggestions are merely some ways we can move towards being mentally well:

One way of working towards is through connecting with professionals. Having the support of a and/or psychiatrist has the potential to benefit anyone, regardless of if we have a diagnosis. Many people seek when grieving or facing a difficult point in life. Others seek help to manage of with use of medication prescribed by a . Both are valid! Another option that we can consider is to ensure that we have healthy support systems that consist of friends, family and community. Feeling connected to others has a way of boosting self-esteem and our sense of belonging.

Maintaining our physical health, a healthy diet, getting enough sleep, can also help us take care of our mental wellness. Surround yourself with likeminded individuals that you have things in common with, and maintain mutually relationships that are encouraging, and . Let’s continue to learn together throughout the month about mental wellness and things that we can do to improve and maintain it, as well as, some of the things that could have a negative impact on it.


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Village Mentality S6 E6- Finding Your Inner Safety by Village Mentality the Podcast Hello beautiful people! Check out a new episode of Village Mentality!!! In this week's episode, I'll be talking about, 'Finding Your Inner Safety' Let's Learn together what finding our inner safety means and why it is so important that we do so. When we feel safe, it is easier for us to have peace-o...

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Wednesday is just a day away! Join me this week for a brand new episode. I’ll be talking about Finding Your Inner Safety. what finding our means and why it is so important that we do so. Find out what some of the key components are to finding your inner safety, because when we feel safe, it is easier to have peace-of-mind! And these days, is super important in maintaining our .
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In my segment, “Let’s Talk About It,” January is . Are you feeling exhausted and out of sorts? Having a hard time getting back to your “normal” routine? Find out about post . Let’s talk about the signs that indicate we may still be under a high level of even though the holidays are over!
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As always, you know that there will be plenty of music from my musical jukebox. One of my favorite decades for music village, is the 80’s. This week, I’ll feature music from the Ladies of the 80’s! So, sit back, relax and enjoy the show! New episode on January 11 at 6pm (EST).


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Have a terrific day beautiful people and be blessed!


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