Urban Tools For Change

Today in the Urban Suite, we are celebrating my birthday, November 29th! Plus, we are discussing Balenciaga; Tik Tok's slow march to death here in the United States (find out which state is banning TikTok); who is getting running water here in the United States for the first time...ever; and much more in the Urban Suite with me, Dr. Lisa LaCon. #balenciaga  #tiktok #drlisalacon #urbantoolsforchang...

As we approach the holiday season, we seem to increase our thoughts about life, death, family, and friends. In those moments, we also think about what we are thankful for. But, do we really consider why we are thankful? Today, in the Urban Suite, we're going to discuss the "why" we are thankful for certain things that have impacted our life...the good, the bad, and the ugly. #THANKSGIVING #THANKFU...

It's election time for the Oranges/Maplewood chapter of the NAACP. What does that mean? Perhaps a new president or other open positions to effect change. Well, meet Dr. Jennifer Payne Parrish who is running for President of the NAACP Oranges/Maplewood chapter and find out why she's running and what changes she believes should occur with her local chapter. You don't want to miss this discussion in...

Can you imagine walking through life and believeing in NOTHING? Everything for you is meaningless. The only thing you may be consumed with is death, dying, and/or calamity ruling your life. Well, the person diagnosed with this delusion would be considered nihilistic. Find out more in the Urban Suite with me, Dr. Lisa LaCon. 

This is by far, in my opinion, one of the most diabolical delusions. Find out why in the Urban Suite with me, Dr. Lisa LaCon #delusions #nihilisticdelusions #drlisalacon #urbansuite

If delusions are fixed "false" beliefs, what are erotomanic delusions? Think about it! There are two words within erotomanic which perfectly describes what this delusion is all about. But just in case you are having trouble figuring it out, come into the Urban Suite with me, Dr. Lisa LaCon, to find out exactly about erotomanic delusions.  #delusions #erotomanicdelusions #eros #manic

#delusions #grandiosedelusions #drlisalacon #urbantools #urbantoolsforchange #francoharris #jimkelly  Inside the mind of a person who has grandiose delusions: "My invitation to the Queen's memorial never came...it must have gotten lost in the mail?" Do you think of yourself more highly than you ought? Do you tell people about your accomplishments...which never happened? Do you consistently critici...

Are you delusional? Find out in the Urban Suite if you, a friend, or a family member is delusional. Over the next several weeks, we'll explore the various types of delusions, starting with delusioanls deemed as bizarre.  #delusions #bizarredelusions #bizarre

Come with me in the Urban Suite as we discuss my multiple health complications. From high blood pressure (HBP) to Pica and being diagnosed with fibroid tumors. It's amazing how everything in your body is connected.

In the Urban Suite with Dr. Lisa LaCon, find out about the seven (7) traits affiliated with Schizoid Personality Disorder (SPD), some possible causes and treatment modalities. Also, learn how being totally isolated can hinder your purpose in life. Can you imagine going through life not wanting to be around family, freiends, or have lovers? Well, welcome to the mind of someone diagnosed with SPD.

In the Urban Suite with Dr. Lisa LaCon, find out about the seven (7) traits affiliated with Paranoid Personality Disorder (PPD), some potential causes and treatment modalities. Also, learn how being paranoid can hinder your finances and can be a major stumbling block in other areas of your life. Can you imagine going through life thinking everyone is out to get you? Everyone is out to harm you? We...

In the Urban Suite with Dr. Lisa LaCon, find out about the eight (8) traits affiliated with Obsessive-Compulsive Personality Disorder (OCPD), its causes and treatment modalities. Also, learn how "fear" (once again) can be a major stumbling block in your life if you allow it to consume you. But, can you imagine going through life believing everything you do needs to be perfect? Welcome to the world...

Today in the Urban Suite, with Dr. Lisa LaCon, find out about the eight (8) traits affiliated with Dependent Personality Disorder (DPD), its cause and treatment modalities. Also, learn how "fear" can be a huge stumbling block in your life if you allow it to consume you. Can you imagine going through life and not being able to make a decision about such things as, "What necktie should I wear today?...

Today in the Urban Suite with Dr. Lisa LaCon, find out about the seven (7) traits affiliated with Avoidant Personality Disorder (APD), its causes and treatment modalities. Also, learn how "fear" can be a stumbling block in your life if you allow it to consume you.

Today in the Urban Suite with Dr. Lisa LaCon, find out about the nine (9) traits associated with Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD), its potential causes and treatment modalities. #narcissisticpersonalitydisorder #NPD

Today in the Urban Suite with Dr. Lisa LaCon, find out about the seven (7) traits affiliated with antisocial personality disorder (ASPD), its potential causes and treatment modalities.  

Today in the Urban Suite with Dr. Lisa LaCon, you will discover the characteristics of someone diagnosed with Borderline Personality Disorder. This is one disorder you do not want to be entagled with. Find out the causes, traits, and some treatment modalities in the Urban Suite where you'll laugh, learn, cry, and grow!

In the Urban Suite, Dr. LIsa will be giving some updates on future shows as well as discussing the Newark, New Jersey RunOff Election on JUne 14, 2022 and interview City Council Candidate Dupre Kelly. 

"IT'S ALL ABOUT ME!" Have you ever met someone with that disposition? Have you ever met someone with extreme attention seeking behaviors? They're overly dramatic, with exaggerated expression of emotion? If so, you may have encountered someone with histrionic personality disorder. In the Urban Suite, let's dig into this personality disorder to discover the diagnostic criteria and some causes. 

#buffalo #orangenj #communitypolicing In the Urban Suite, with Dr. Lisa LaCon, we are checking in with special guests, former Newark Police Lt. Rick Maldonado and Pastor Melvin E. Wilson of St. Matthew AME in Orange, New Jersey. Find out from Mr. Maldonado some deescalating techniques we can use when confronted by police and find out what the church is doing to assist residents of Orange, NJ deal...

#India #Mumbai #Film #Beauty #Skincare Today in the Urban Suite, we are discussing the nuances of world traveling with independent filmmaker Shubra Vandit and the aesthetics of beauty with skin wellness specialist Seema from Mumbai, India. 

What do modern women want, is what the late Kevin Samuels always asked. Mr. Samuels believed himself to be a relationship guru, but had demons of his own as it relates to having long meaningful relationships. He insisted that there were certain high values that modern women wanted in men, but yet, the woman, oftentimes didn't possess the qualities to attract those men. Find out in the Urban Suite...

It has been reported on several news outlets that the self proclaimed relationship guru, Kevin Samuels passed away. Hated by many and loved by some. What is the truth surrounding Kevin Samuels?

A lifelong resident of Orange, New Jersey, Sharief Williams is running for City Council. Find out in the Urban Suite his vision, his concerns, and his initiatives for the residents of Orange, New Jersey. 

I can not believe May 2022 will be one year since the launching of Urban Tools For Change Network! Throughout this year, I've had some very interesting topics. From sex toys to confronting bullies to the missing white woman syndrome to Black boys being molested, my Urbanites, we have laughed, learned, cried, and grown together in the Urban Suite. In this episode, come with me down memory lane as w...