Introduction T-Kea and Jordan are joined by Iysha Perkins, founder of The Unstable One, to discuss her personal journey with mental health and how life coaching differs from clinical treatment. Spotlight Simone Battle, an American singer, dancer, and actress, finalist on The X Factor, and member of the group G.R.L., died by suicide on September 5, 2014 Resource A Resting Place Counseling, a new counseling practice in New Jersey that is focused on helping to provide rest, restoration and renewed motivation to move forward in your life. The owner and therapist is Courtney Anderson-Harvey.  ..read more

Introduction | T-Kea and Jordan discuss self-care and the importance of making time for yourself. After all, you can’t pour from an empty cup. Self-care doesn’t have to break the bank. Practical, everyday actions will fill your cup, too. Cheers! Spotlight | Dr. Nakita Mortimer (died on May 24, 2023), a 29-year-old resident doctor training to become an anesthesiologist, who died by suicide on May 24, 2023.  Dr. Mortimer was also a Union Organizer who used her voice to advocate for fellow medical peers. Resource | The NAP Ministry: Tricia Hersey The originators of the “Rest is Resistance” m ..read more

Introduction | T-Kea and Jordan discuss the role of peer support specialists and the positive impact peers have on mental health and substance use recovery. Spotlight | Don Cornelius, founder and co-host of Soul Train, who died on 2 /1/2012 at 75 years old Resource | Conduct an internet search for peer support in your state. There is likely a credentialing process or program if you are interested in becoming a Peer. NAMI Peer-to-Peer: https://www.nami.org/Support-Education/Mental-Health-Education/NAMI-Peer-to-Peer Community Changemaker | The Tides That Bind, Inc. is a non-profit for substance ..read more

 T-Kea and Jordan are joined by Dr. Raushannah Johnson-Verwayne, licensed clinical psychologist and author, for a discussion about suicide while being a high achiever. Spotlight | Jas Waters, screenwriter and journalist who worked on TV shows such as This is Us, died by suicide on June 9, 2020 Kevin Ward, former Mayor of Hyattsville, MD, died by suicide on January 25, 2022. Lowell Hawthorne, CEO and Founder of Golden Krust, died by suicide on December 2, 2017 Resource | Standard of Care provides diagnostic assessment services as well as therapy for a range of mental health conditions. D ..read more

Introduction T-Kea and Jordan are joined by Alisha Bryant and her daughter Harmony Allen who is the parent of a child currently struggling with on-going suicidal ideation. Spotlight Traeh Thyssen, 13-year-old student who died by suicide on Oct 3, 2019. Resource I Have A Heart is a non-profit organization that seeks to provide information, resources, and support to combat bullying and prevent youth suicide. The organization is dedicated to Roslynn’s son Traeh who died by suicide. Website: https://ihaveaheart.org/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/traehthyssen.haveaheart Additional Mental Health Re ..read more

Introduction Many times we are unaware of the signs of suicide and if we notice them, we are afraid to intervene. T-Kea and Jordan discuss signs of suicide and encourage listeners to have the conversation even though it is uncomfortable.   Spotlight Nah’Jahron Holmes of Charlotte North Carolina (T-Kea’s 13-year-old cousin) Resource Resource: 988 Additional Mental Health Resources: https://www.blackpeoplediebysuicidetoo.org/_files/ugd/c79b52_8baa68adc228487d9906b12722f86b61.pdf Moment of Inspiration How can you incorporate the topic of suicide into your life this week? Be intentional and ..read more

Elise Antoine, MSW and Life Coach, joins T-Kea and Jordan to discuss her personal experience with suicide as a social worker, Christian, and Haitian-American. Elise also discusses how her personal experience led to the founding of an organization dedicated to dismantling the stigma around mental health. Personal IG: eliseiantoineWebsite: www.eliseiantoine.comNon-profit IG: ripthestigma Spotlight Attorney, TV Correspondent and Former Miss USA Cheslie Kryst.April 28, 1991 - January 30, 2022 Resource RIP the Stigma Website: https://www.ripthestigma.org/  IG: @ripthestigma Resource Sh ..read more

Join Hosts T-Kea and Jordan with special guests Courtney Anderson-Harvey and Jillian Pelzer for a LIVE show! BLACK & SUICIDAL: The Rise of Suicide in the Community. WATCH LIVE ON FACEBOOK: https://fb.me/e/2FOjskP1Z WATCH LIVE ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/live/oWJlgYtUJS4?feature=share In honor of Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) Mental Health Month, we are shedding light on suicide in the Black community. Observed each July, BIPOC Mental Health Month highlights the unique mental health challenges and needs of historically disenfranchised or oppressed racial and ethni ..read more

On today's episode, Kea shares the changes she noticed since going back on her medication for depression. She also challenges listeners to work on acceptance. References/Resources: Therapist Shout-Out: Ince Counseling in Washington, DC Founder: Tamara Ince Mental Health First Aid Class (only open to six people) Date: Nov. 16 Time: 8:30 am - 5pm Click here to register for the class Click here to take the podcast survey and enter to win a copy of Kea's book or $50 Amazon gift card. Where to find Kea on social media and join the mental health conversation?TwitterInstagramFacebookJoin the Fire ..read more

Lisa Daughtrey, mental health advocate, motivational speaker, TV & radio contributor and founder of BE Eazy, joins T-Kea and Jordan to discuss the loss of her son who died to suicide as a teenager. Get your tickets! BLACK & SUICIDAL: The Rise of Suicide in the Black Community https://www.eventbrite.com/manage/events/662020199237/tickets Spotlight Ian Daughtrey (18) of Alexandria, VA  Nah’Jaron Holmes (13) of Charlotte, NC Imani McCray (8) of Newark NJAshawnty Davis (10) of Aurora, CO Jamari Williams (10) of Montgomery, AL Seven Bridges (10) of Louisville, KY Jeffrey Taylor (7) o ..read more