Hey I'm Listening With Dr. Joan

According to research, the number of incarcerated women increased by more than 475% between 1980 and 2020, rising from 26,326 in 1980 to 152,854 in 2020. Unfortunately, women in prison are not provided with the necessary amenities to maintain their health. The current provision of health care to imprisoned women falls far short of what is required by human rights and international recommendations...

Even before entering prison, incarcerated people are more likely to have experienced abuse and trauma than those on the outside. The effects of this earlier trauma follow people into incarceration, and this trauma is exacerbated by the dehumanization of the criminal justice system. Irritability and aggressive behavior are also common responses to trauma, making incarcerated people more vulnerable...

There is an ongoing fight against mass incarceration, which has been steadily increasing. However, political and economic participation has played a significant role in the rise of mass incarceration, and the Racialized History of the Criminal Legal System has not been helpful. How do we change this system? In this episode of Hey, I’m Listening, Dr. Joan speaks with Dr. Zaria Davis about The Racia...

One in every five people imprisoned worldwide is held in the United States. According to a 2014 Human Rights Watch report, "tough-on-crime" legislation enacted since the 1980s has filled American prisons with mostly nonviolent offenders. Many people have been traumatized, many homes have been destroyed, and others are reliving the enslavement era. Is the enslavement experience being legalized thro...

In this episode of Hey, I’m Listening, Dr. Joan speaks about the prayer of Nehemiah and says a prayer for the Black Nation What you can expect from this episode 00:18 The cry to the land 02:02 Nehemiah's prayer and what it means for us 06:40 Dr. Joan prays for the Black Nation Did you enjoy this show? Please leave us a review - a single sentence counts! Post a screenshot of you listening on Instag...

Black History Month 2023 offers our Nation the opportunity to finally make the decision to heal. We need to contemplate the forgiveness of the Europeans, and other Nations, and the Forgiveness of ourselves so we don’t repeat the atrocities done to us. We can no longer perceive traumatic events as something that happens to an individual with no ramification for everyone else in the community. A tra...

In our lifetime, we come to a moment of Ultimate Climax where we have the option to Live or Die. Then we are forced to make a choice; Dying with the Trauma or Healing and choosing to Live. The Black Nation has to make a choice In this episode of Hey, I’m Listening, Dr. Joan speaks about The Awareness of the land and freeing ourselves from the Trauma Triangle. What you can expect from this episode...

Do you ever wonder about the people who are free and audacious? There is the freedom that comes with knowing that God is the land and that you belong to God. Once you are aware of this, you step into the place of freedom and realize that you can be authentically free. In this episode of Hey, I’m Listening, Dr. Joan speaks about Occupying a Territory of Peace What you can expect from this episode 0...

Having gone through several traumatic events as a Nation, we are in a place where we need to pioneer peace and enter into the territory of true freedom. The question is, “As a Black Nation, how do we find peace and visualize true freedom?” In this episode of Hey, I’m Listening, Dr. Joan speaks about Forgiveness and the Elements of Black History that boosts our mental health What you can expect fro...

What were we supposed to do? Every year that we celebrate Black History Month, we are one step closer to healing as a Nation and we need to heal to focus on our future and fulfill our purpose. Black History Month takes us through a remembering process while moving us beyond the question of "what happened" to the questions of "Who are we?" and "What were we supposed to do?" In this episode of Hey,...

When you think of the future of the Black Nation, what picture comes to your mind? If you could create a futuristic Black Nation, what would it be? Would you want equality or equity? What standards do you want to set? How do you intend to play a part in building the Futuristic Black Nation? In this episode of Hey, I’m Listening, Dr. Joan speaks with Ken Gordons about The futuristic Black Nation Ke...

There’s a need for Black men to step up to leadership opportunities in families, businesses, and governments. There’s a need for Black men to step up to leadership opportunities in families, businesses, and governments. We must continually resist the narrative that Black men are deadbeats and constantly demonstrate and model what it looks like to have an engaged father and leader that has the inte...

Building a community and coming together can help people of African Ancestry achieve inclusion and equity in all industries. Embracing Mentorship connects mentees to opportunities, resources, and people who can help them develop their existing skills and gain positive visibility. This, in turn, helps the Black community grow, resulting in increased access to important relationships, experiences, a...

Have you ever noticed a behavior and wondered which patterns are authentically ours and which are the result of cultural PTSD? Cultural trauma and its impact on Black families has made its way into popular media in recent years. There has been a desire to understand how our ancestors' experiences affect us today, and how our fathers' wounds affect them and us. In this episode of Hey, I’m Listening...

In the United States, 25% of all fathers live in residences apart from their biological children 18 years and under. The role of fathers in the Black community has been overshadowed due to the number of Black households without fathers.  Despite this fact, the role of fathers in the Black community cannot be overemphasized. Fathers play a significant role in providing, protecting, and rebuilding t...

However, the long-term wealth comes with the freedom of time, and the freedom to experience life. It is the freedom to live your life according to your own schedule and agenda, pursuing passions and creative endeavors that light you up. But what are you doing with the opportunities being presented to you? In this episode of Hey, I’m Listening, Dr. Joan speaks with Tony R. Kitchens about the freedo...

Every successful business or business owner has had challenges and failures. In order to create wealth, one must be able to visualize, take action toward your goal, learn from other successful people, and be flexible when business models don’t go as planned. In this episode of Hey, I’m Listening, Dr. Joan speaks with Tony R. Kitchens about 5 reasons businesses fail. Tony Kitchens is a speaker, aut...

Transformation happens when you take the necessary steps to improve yourself. What does success means to you and what are the choices you are making to get it? You never know how you will score in life if you never take the test. In this episode of Hey, I’m Listening, Dr. Joan speaks with Tony R. Kitchens about Success from within and dealing with rejection. Tony Kitchens is a speaker, author, and...

Creating and growing wealth goes beyond having a dream. For your dream to become a reality, you must be committed to the process and willing to put in the effort. Most people have dreams, but not everyone is committed to investing in themselves, learning from others, and implementing what has been taught. Dreams come true if you do the work and stick to them. In this episode of Hey, I’m Listening,...

Building wealth and success is not a walk in the park; it takes grit, commitment, and the decision to be better tomorrow than you were yesterday. You must keep learning from those who have created wealth, work and push until you reach the point of financial freedom where you wake up every day not worrying about how to pay your bills. In this episode of Hey, I’m Listening, Dr. Joan speaks with Tony...

We live in a world of science, but for the marginalized group venturing into science seems like something far from their reach. How do we simplify sciences for kids, ignite their interests and empower them to go discover more exciting things about our world? In this episode of Hey, I'm listening, Dr. Joan speaks with Viola Baxter about Empowering kids through Science Education Viola Baxter is a ch...

Current research shows that 50% percent of women and 60% of men have endured at least one traumatic event during their lifetime. For the Black community, the trauma that our ancestors experienced has been passed down through each generation. However, not all are aware that they are dealing with generational trauma, nor have they taken a step to heal from that trauma. Life events + meanings = Quali...

Turning your pain into power is about shifting your perspective and realizing that you are here for a purpose, you are purpose, and that you have something unique inside of you that you need to bring out. Sometimes, the trauma puts us in a place where we can’t move to a point of healing but God has granted us permission to be free and live a limitless life, and we have to decide to take our life b...

Sometimes we desire genuine relationships with others but are not genuine, open, or interested in people. Building authentic and genuine friendships starts with first being authentic with yourself and being self-aware. We must know that our History, hobbies, and habits play a huge part in our connecting with others. In this episode of Hey, I'm listening, Dr. Joan speaks with Coach Lee Hopkins abou...

A people's history and origins are always contentious issues. However, in order to progress in our healing journey, we must constantly seek the truth about our history and ancestors. In this episode of Hey, I'm listening, Dr. Joan speaks with Amina Warsuma about the history of the Black Nation and seeking the truth Amina Warsuma is an Author, Filmmaker, and former top international fashion model....