We all have got our poison of choice don't we? Those things that help take the edge off, help mask our insecurities and traumas, or simply bring ourselves pleasure in a world where we're constantly getting beat over the head with bad news and past due bills. Well ease of access to our vices is getting well.....easier. What happens to us when the poison is on demand? This episodes lets tackle how we can take steps to have less vices and add more virtues. Leave the wine, you won't need it this [email protected] for show ideas or to guest on the show
Jun 9, 2021
38 min
1 out of 4 people deal with a mental health disorder, many of whom have the same romantic desires as the rest of the world. So that makes the odds of being in a relationship with someone who suffers from "something" very high. But what's the best way to be good partner in a relationship with someone with a disorder? I try to break it down.Also a guest interview with authors Christina and Eddie Sledge to discuss their new book "Christina and I". Also, we delve in to topic of dealing with your partners trauma as a team and what has allowed their marriage to work after a bevy of twist and turns. Bring wine.......and bae!To give show feedback, submit question or topics or to be guest on the podcast email [email protected]
May 28, 2021
1 hr 15 min
We're human, we wired with blindspots. Certain ideas and values we have are based on nothing other than bias. Not facts, not experience, or reliable historical reference....just plain ol' "this is how I feel and I'm not changing my mind". It is important to recognize the biases we all have as a way to continue our growth as people. Lets dig into some popular ones, and some ones you've never heard up. To give show ideas or come on as a guest email [email protected]
May 23, 2021
21 min
You've made the decision to seek therapy!? YEAAA! That's a major life level up right there and I like it, no I love it, but...you looking for a black therapist? Good luck! Finding a same race doctor for minorities can be wild ride but no worries, your boy J Optiks and Dr. Latoya Gaines has your back. We discuss the importance of same race therapy and also what questions you should be asking if you are embarking on cross race therapy. "Lock in cause the Docs in". Throw your chicken in the air fryer and lets get it!Please rate and subscribe. If you really like it share on social media and tag @mindonmatters or #mindonmatters. I'll love you forever I promise.As always send show ideas, feedback or inquiries to be a guest on the show to [email protected]
May 5, 2021
59 min
Ever experience a daydream so daydream-y that you become completely transfixed in one spot for minutes? Or maybe you was speaking once but the words in your sentence temporarily got jumbled up. Glitches in the brain matrix is real out here. Join me on a quick journey into some crazy ass brain phenomena's. Think fast!Hey got feedback, suggestions, or would like to be a guest? Email me @ [email protected] and lets build!
Apr 22, 2021
17 min
Don't you love that feeling when you have "that" song playing in your headphones at the perfect time and place? Or how about when you that euphoric feeling that comes over you right before the concert starts? Well music is many things but it does wonders on the human brain and I'd like to share some of it with you. PLUS I have a truly dear friend Hip Hop ambassador and host of The Rhythm and The Rebel Show, Jaz Wonder stops by to chop it up about Hip Hop, how its change over the years and how lyrical content may be more harmful than we think. Bring wine.....and weed!
Apr 8, 2021
1 hr 35 min
Wait....a "relationship guru" caught up in cheating scandal?! Wait, he apologized in third person?! Well with every tragedy of the heart there's opportunity to learn from it. This week I use the Derrick "Fraud Boy" Jaxn situation as teaching/learning moment about infidelity. Hey Siri, play "Creep" by TLC.
Apr 1, 2021
30 min
Dirty politics, racism, virus outbreaks, and gun violence are scary enough. But the true crisis in America is the absence of fathers in the household. We have reached a level of crisis and need to discuss. Special surprise interview with a special guest!!!!
Mar 18, 2021
51 min
Stigmas, prejudice and discrimination still persist around mental illness and those burdened by it. How can we continue to open conversations, debunk myths and make all cultures open and accepting to something that affects 1 out of 4 people in the world? Well......you start by listening to Mind on Matters......duh. I'm just by special guest Natasha Pierre as she shares her story and what we can do to all be better advocates.
Mar 9, 2021
43 min
Everything around you right now was attracted there by you. J-Op peruses around the Laws of Attraction and Laws of Vibrations. Time to pass the BAR.
Feb 25, 2021
23 min