Bad Thought Therapy™

Bernadette Johnson started using drugs when she was 11 years old. Her addiction lasted until her early 30's and ended when she began to cry out to God to help deliver her from the addiction. Johnson shares her miraculous story of supernatural healing from narcotics as well as her amazing journey of recovery in this special episode of "Good Religion". Today, Johnson is a minister, author, wife...

Staying emotionally and mentally STRONG is possible when you are aware of and implement strategies that work. Certified educator and guidance counselor, Mrs. Tiffany Brock, offers EFFECTIVE actions for remaining happy and HOPEFUL despite life’s inevitable challenges and difficult seasons. Intentionally focusing on SOLUTIONS rather than problems; having a sense of GRATITUDE ; counting your “blessin...

Here's some GOOD news: We can save troubled, inner-city youth, but we cannot make excuses for destructive behavior. While there is a cause and effect to everything, understanding why the problems exist don’t lead to condoning them. We must remain HOPEFUL, and even though it is not easy, find the COURAGE to get in the trenches and on the frontlines to stop young people from hurting themselves and o...

Does it make sense to give up the money you can see and hold in your hand for some that you can't? Before playing around with "invisible money", do your research. If your invisible money isn't insured or safe, don't allow yourself to participate in this crazy trick.  

For some people, getting credit is as American as apple pie and baseball. Generally, we don't have the money to make big purchases, so we get loans and credit cards to help us. However, we usually end up paying for an item twice or multiple times after the fees and interest are added to the principal. While it's often difficult to avoid this money trick, it is possible. Some of the solutions...

“Racism is not about how you look; it’s about how people assign meaning to how you look.”—Robin D. G. Kelley, Historian How can we heal from racism? Special Guest, Greg Manley discusses why racism exists and explains that when we deal with the wounds created within our community, we can have the fortitude to deal with what is happening from the outside.   “A great civilization is not conquere...

African-American people are not only plagued with racism by those outside of their community, but colorism deepens the racial pain because of the wounds that are created by people from "inside" the Black community. The negative psychological effects of favoring people with lighter skin over those with darker skin have weakened the strength of Black people and caused an unnecessary chasm among thos...

Sometimes, life is hard, but there are constructive ways to stay mentally, spiritually, emotionally...healthy. In this special episode, Tori Elder, a 25-year-old photographer, videographer, musician and aspiring author shares why many people in her generation struggle with mental health and ways they can stay strong and happy. Warning: The death of former Miss USA 2019, Cheslie Kryst is mentioned...

Is gold really valuable? Think about it: Gold cannot heal your body. You cannot eat or drink it. You can't build a car or home with it. Gold will not make your car run. The trick is someone placed a value on gold. In other words, it's only valuable because someone said it was. Is this the truth or a lie? Listen to this empowering episode and find out how not to get tricked into spending your money...

This episode empowers you to have more money by knowing how not to be ensnared by the money trick of materialism. The truth is that you are not a better person because you purchase more things and/or own more expensive things. Furthermore, the accumulation of material items will not make you happier. Less is more and having money in your hand (bank account) feels better than giving it away to comp...

Parents are a child's first teachers. Darius Williams, the father of five girls, shares empowering lessons about being an imperfect man, but a "good father". While he lost his own dad when he was very young, he learned about patience, prayer, power, and perseverance from other men in his village. Take a listen and get wisdom about the greatest legacy you could ever leave, being a loving parent.&nb...

This mother/daughter duo from the "Two More Sense Podcast" discusses social media trends and the pros and cons of searching for personal validation through public posts and "likes". 

In this empowering episode, teens learn how to accept how they look. Understanding how people "prostitute" themselves to make money promoting a one-dimensional and limited view of beauty, helps teens avoid certain mental traps. Every human being was divinely made beautiful. People don't have to change their natural attributes to meet someone else's distorted view of beauty. Having self-love and re...

Life is beautiful, but there are times when we all face challenges and difficult moments. However, tribulation doesn't have to destroy us. We don't have to hurt ourselves and/or others because life isn't perfect. Find out what you can say and do to help children navigate through their pain, frustration, disappointment... Learn how to teach them that there are always treasures in the trouble and sp...

"Money is a terrible master, but an excellent servant."-P. T. Barnum Special guest, Mia Upshaw shares practical ways you can save money regardless of your income. It's not if you will have a "rainy day", but when . Also, learn how she taught her children to "play bank" to prepare them for their financial future. She reminds us that if it is on your a$$, it's not an asset . Disclaimer: The host and...

Life can be so overwhelming sometimes that we feel weak and stagnant. However, prayer, communication with God, can strengthen us and help us see and feel The Almighty's presence. The problems that we face are not created by God, but by people who have chosen to live according to their flesh instead of the holy spirit. And because God is the ultimate Gentlemen and does not force us to do what is ri...

Life can be so overwhelming sometimes that we feel weak and stagnant. However, prayer, communication with God, can strengthen us and help us see and feel The Almighty's presence. The problems that we face are not created by God, but by people who have chosen to live according to their flesh instead of the holy spirit. And because God is the ultimate Gentlemen and does not force us to do what is ri...

Sometimes, even with the best intentions, relationships don't last. However, while breakups are often very painful, healing your broken heart is possible. It takes time, but once you learn how to constructively deal with your emotions, you can move forward and be happy. 

According to Merriam Webster, frustration is “a deep chronic sense or state of insecurity and dissatisfaction from unresolved problems or unfulfilled needs." This episode shares several effective antidotes for counteracting the (potentially) poisonous emotion of frustration. 

Many social scientists believe that what we listen to can affect our psyche, behavior and culture. With this in mind, what do we teach our children about music that glorifies and romanticizes misogyny, violence, sexual perversion, drugs, death, immorality, and crime? Is it possible to stop the gifted rap artists from being senselessly murdered by changing the music that we accept in our commu...

Chef Renée is professionally and classically trained with a special focus on (WFPB) Nutrition. In this insightful episode of Bad Thought Therapy™, find out how she lowered her LDL (bad cholesterol) from 209 to 72! Bio: Chef Renée is the mother of three and has been married to the love of her life for over 30 years. In addition to traveling with her family, reading, and practicing spirituality/medi...

In this special episode of "Mother to Son", young men learn about ways to resist and turn away from sexual perversion that leads to disease, pain, and death. When a man submits to God and marries a righteous woman, he will live longer, look, feel and do better and have more. He can also experience the beauty of sex and love that was divinely created to enhance relationships.  

Thousands of women are getting hurt, raped, and killed because of dangerous dating practices. This episode shares life-saving tips for dating safely. 

In an idyllic situation, the man and the woman who created children should lovingly raise them together. Unfortunately, this doesn't always happen. However, when men leave, women can still emotionally empower their children and provide for them. It starts with having the right mindset about motherhood and making sure you stay strong as well as do and say the right things. Making your children feel...

It’s unquestionable that the pandemic has mentally, physically, and socially affected all of us, especially children. However, is the pandemic causing more problems or only exacerbating or amplifying them? In this special episode of “Bad Thought Therapy”, Tiffany Brock, a certified educator and guidance counselor, shares ways that parents can help their children become more successful in and out o...