Lotus Flower Podcast

The Lotus Flower Podcast, where we explore life's challenges with resilience. I’m Dr. Pamela Robinson, your host—a licensed clinical social worker associate, ordained minister, and mental health advocate. Join me as we delve into comedy, religion, music, mental health, fitness, and more, with a focus on African American voices. Each episode is packed with helpful tips, useful tools, and vital disc...

Greetings, beloved listeners! I'm Dr. Pamela Robinson, your host on the Lotus Flower Podcast, where we embark on a journey of enlightenment, empowerment, and profound healing. Tonight, as we gather in the spirit of understanding and compassion, we shine a spotlight on a crucial yet often overlooked issue: mental health within the African American community. In honor of National Mental Health Aware...

The Lotus Flower Podcast is more than just a podcast; it's a multimedia, biblically-based platform that sparks unfiltered conversations covering a myriad of topics including comedy, religion, music, mental health, and fitness. We're proud to provide a platform that amplifies African American voices and interests, delivering high-quality content and thought-provoking discussions. Tonight's episode...

My special guest Mr. Wayne L. Bond II, MA. is the Assistant Director for Campus Engagement at Western Michigan University in Kalamazoo, Michigan. Wayne Bond joined Career and Student Employment Services in 2017 as a Career Development Specialist. He brings experience of collaborating with people from all over the world. In that role, Wayne sought to establish a culture in which the decisions and r...

My special guest today is Joyce A. Brown, Ph. D. Dr. Brown established ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT SOLUTIONS, a consulting firm specializing in enhancing the effective management, governance, and leadership capabilities of organizations through program development, evaluation, assessment, and training. Dr. Brown has worked as a counselor, President/CEO of the Southwestern Michigan Urban League, and...

Terris Todd began his motivational speaking career with quite a critical audience – 30 sixth graders in his classroom. More than 20 years later, Terris has significantly expanded his public speaking portfolio to include topics including politics, education and ministering the gospel to crowds who are inspired by his message. Terris was born in Battle Creek, Michigan, and grew up there with his mot...

My special guest today is Ms. Jasmine Westbrooks, MS, RD, LDN, CDCESJasmine is a registered dietitian, certified diabetes educator, and the Co-founder of EatWell Exchange Inc. a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization with the primary goal of bridging the gap in health outcomes by guiding communities in making positive life-long changes while respectfully maintaining their culture. They provide community...

My special guest today is Ms. Monica Adele, Life Coach I am Ms. Monica Adele, the founder of Monica Adele Coaching LLC. I have a Bachelor's of Science in Human Sciences and a Master's of Public Health specializing in Social and Behavioral Health. Additionally, I have a Coaching Certification specializing in Goal Success! In 2010, I embarked on this journey of Coaching and Mentoring Women and At-ri...

Pastor Mae Davis, a real, relevant, and straight forward woman of God, who possess the ability to minister to and empower the lives of others. Pastor Mae Davis has over 35 years of experience in ministry, receiving her license to preach in 1994. In 1995, she graduated from The Eastern Baptist Theological Seminary, with a certificate in Christian Ministry. She was ordained in 1998 into the Gospel M...

My special guest today is A'Neishia Reid, MSW, LCSWA . She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker Associate I Mental Health Therapist| Self-Love Coach| Author & Publisher | Podcaster I Energy Healer in Raleigh North Carolina. Ms. Reid earned a bachelor’s degree in Social Work from Shaw University and a Master’s degree in Social Work from Barry University. Ms. Reid enjoys working with individuals...

Throughout the month of June, in honor of Father’s Day, the Lotus Flower Podcast will be dedicated to the memory my late husband Curtis Lee Robinson, Sr. Our aim this month is to honor fathers and father figures. As Father’s Day was commemorated in most parts of the world yesterday, here in the United States many people were able to celebrate their fathers in meaningful ways. I have invited a comp...

A daughter's relationship with their father can play a key role in their psychological development. In fact, when fathers are present in their daughters' lives, girls grow up with a healthy sense of who they are. They are more confident and self-assured and have a clearer understanding of what they want in life. When you connect with your daughter, the positive impact can be quite significant. Res...

Today we’ll get our eyes on the only One who’s a perfect father, our heavenly Father. The very thought of father means different things to different people. We’ve all had a father . . . or have a father. You may not have ever known your father, or you may have known your father well. You may have a healthy relationship with your father, or the thought of a father may spark pain in your heart. Mayb...

My guest in Monica Perez Burnett. Ms. Burnett is a visionary entrepreneur, business mentor, and founder of Mon Ministries, a faith-based organization dedicated to empowering entrepreneurs to align their businesses with Kingdom principles. With over 30 years of experience and a successful track record as an entrepreneur, Monica is a sought-after speaker and mentor. In addition to her ministry, Moni...

Tessa was born and raised in New Orleans, Louisiana. She has been happily married to Terrance for 25 years and they are the proud parents of two adult children. A passion for learning and trying new things is what drives Tessa to do what she loves best, which is teaching children. She has taught children with intellectual disabilities over the last 16 years and has been employed as an educator ove...

Detours come in many different shapes and sizes, but all of them share one thing in common: We didn’t see them coming. They catch us off-guard, leaving us frustrated, confused, curious, even heart-broken. We question why things had to happen this way, at this time. The ultimate temptation is to become discouraged, even angry at God, as we experience our faith being rocked. The unexpected loss of a...

Do you have a servants heart? To answer the question we must first learn what a servant is. A servant is a person who meets the needs of others. A servant is an individual who puts themselves under submission to another. A servant is different from a slave in that a servant’s loyalty to one’s master is voluntary, but a slave’s is not. Every slave is a servant, but not every servant is a slave. In...

As a Clinical Social Worker and Pastoral Theologian, Dr. Robinson assists her clients to gain a sense of normalcy by implementing treatment activities to reduce maladaptive behaviors and maximize behavioral self-control. Having collaborated with school personnel, probation officers, police officers, clergy members, and other influential parties, she knows her way around in the community and is wel...

"Sometimes, God brings times of transition to create transformation." As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Mental Health Therapist, and Ordained Minister I am devoted to helping others experience what true inner peace and healing feel like. When I lost my husband suddenly to stage four lung cancer, I quickly discovered what all widows learn: at that very moment you must make crucial decisions tha...

We can look all around us and see that our cities, states, and countries are consumed with trouble, untimely death, people overdosing on drugs, single parenting households, divorce, discrimination, and the list goes on and on. When adversity comes, we are forced to face problems and pressures that are too big for us to resolve. In this way, God gets our attention. We can’t continue to pursue our g...

On today's episode Yah’ala Yanai Israel and I will discuss Mental & Emotional Wellness - Coping with worry, anxiety, and fear. People who are emotionally well, experts say, have fewer negative emotions and are able to bounce back from difficulties faster. This quality is called resilience. In Paul's letter to Timothy, he explains that God has not given us a spirit of fear (some translations sa...

Special Guest: Shardae Jones-Chambers Shardae Jones- Chambers was born and raised in Detroit, Michigan. She graduated from Western Michigan University with a Bachelor of Arts in Social Psychology and currently lives in Kalamazoo with her wonderful husband. Shardae is a community advocate and has a deep passion for social justice, women’s rights, education, and helping people. She currently serves...

In today’s episode we will explore the Transformative Power of Hope. Have you ever experienced times when you go through just one bad thing after another? When it seems like the world is out to get you? When things go wrong no matter what you do? There are always things to be learned from every situation. No matter what bad stuff life throws your way, as long as you cope with it constructively, no...

“Fear Is Not My Future” was written by Brandon Lake Let him turn it in your favor Watch him work it for your good He's not done with what he started He's not done until it's good Let him work it for your favor Watch him turn it for your good He's done with what he started He's not done until it's good Hello peace, hello joy, hello love Hello strength, hello hope it's a new horizon If you're ready...

My guest tonight is Pastor LaQuando Minor Sr. He was born and raised by two God fearing parents in the windy city of Chicago. Moreover, he is the Pastor of Living Water Christian Church, in Chicago, Illinois. Pastor Minor has been preaching the Gospel since 2001. Along the journey he has served as a Youth Pastor with Union Grove Church in Chicago, Illinois under the leadership of his father the la...