Dr. Walter Hidalgo

Know Thy Shelf

Education EN ↓ 29 episodes

The journey of knowing thy self begins in the cradle and ends in the grave. One of the best ways to capture those moments of our self is in the shelf. Shelves have been around since the creation of ancient scrolls. My name is Dr. Walter Hidalgo, and I'm a father, teacher, world traveler and coach. Join me and my guest as we explore together the stories of our s(H)elves.

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Dr. Walter Hidalgo

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Education

Latest episode

Mar 27, 2026

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Episodes

EP 90: Laying the Foundation 27.03.2026

In this episode, Dr. Walter speaks to physician, public health advocate and poet, Monique "Dr. Mo" Hedmann, MD, MPH. We discuss growing up in California, her journey pursuing her medical degree, her role in the Hip-Hop Public Health Inc. initiative, the importance of elder advocacy and much, much more!

EP 89: You Are Who You Been Waiting For 25.03.2026

In this episode, Dr. Walter speaks to educator, cultural curator and EMcee, Teresita "Lah Tere" Ayala. We discuss growing up in Chicago, spirituality, Hip-Hop, history and much, much more!

EP 88: Find Your Tribe 23.03.2026

In this episode, Dr. Walter speaks to mother, entrepreneur and Founder/CEO of Tribe Power Bites, Kimberly Prada-Gonzalez! We discuss growing up in Massachusetts, family, faith, entrepreneurship, being a single parent and much more!

EP 87: Seek to Learn 24.10.2025

In this episode, Dr. Walter speaks to artist and emcee, Chromatics! We discuss growing up in the country of Trinidad and Tobago, Hip-Hop culture, politics, DJing and much more!

EP 86: Speak Well of Yourself 17.10.2025

In this episode, Dr. Walter speaks to minister, educator, jazz player and scholar, Millard Southern. We discuss growing up in Chicago, the Church, spirituality, jazz music and culture and much more!

EP 85: Don't Waste Your Time 10.10.2025

In this episode, Dr. Walter speaks to father, artist and rap battler, Synista 401! We discuss growing up in the South Side of Providence, RI, his move to Atlanta, the rap battle scene (then and now), hood stories and much more!

EP 84: Question Everything 03.10.2025

In this episode, Dr. Walter speaks to lay minister, father and philosopher, Ray Almanza! We discuss growing up in the west coast, philosophy 101, the Church, young adults, justice and much more!

EP 83: Growing in Love 26.09.2025

In this episode, Dr. Walter speaks to religious educator, mother and entrepreneur, Vanessa Garcia! We discuss growing up in Brooklyn, her deep Puerto Rican roots, women in ministry, the Church and much more!

EP 82: Take Your Time 22.04.2025

In this episode, Dr. Walter speaks to Hip-Hop scholar, podcaster and father, Matt Linder. We discuss growing up in California, Hip-Hop and spirituality, healing, family and much more!

EP 81: Get to the Root 15.04.2025

In this episode, Dr. Walter speaks to emcee, motivational speaker and father, Aaron Patterson. We discuss his clothing line, Break the Cycle, moving to Atlanta from Massachusetts, Hip-Hop, the Church and much more!

EP 80: Just Embrace It 08.04.2025

In this episode, Dr. Walter speaks to artist and father, Sir Augie Angrisano! We discuss moving from the U.S. to Australia, Hip-Hop, spirituality, our shortcomings and much more!

EP 79: The god In Me 01.04.2025

In this episode, Dr. Walter speaks to entrepreneur, emcee and father, Eric "Krook Rock" Mercado. We discuss growing up in Rhode Island, prison, healthy eating, his store called South Side Smoothies, Hip-Hop and much more!

EP 78: It's Gonna Be Okay 25.03.2025

In this episode, Dr. Walter speaks to academic consultant and career coach, Dr. Loren Hill. We talk about the academic system, education, coaching, growing up in Los Angeles and much more!

EP 77: Find Balance 22.10.2024

In this episode, Dr. Walter speaks to minister, actor, coach and father, David Fraccaro! We discuss growing up in the midwest, the water crises, the state of the Church, the art of storytelling, his work with undocumented migrants and much more!

EP 76: Just Be 15.10.2024

In this episode, Dr. Walter speaks to safe space creator, consultant and coach, Karen Bortvedt-Estrada! We discuss growing up in Oregon, being homeschooled, creating safe spaces, her experience working with the def community in Cambodia and much more!

EP 75: A Safe Space 08.10.2024

In this episode, Dr. Walter speaks to minister, speaker and author, Dr. Ansel Augustine! We discuss growing up in New Orleans, his connection to the Cash Money Millionaires, Hip-Hop culture, Black and Indigenous spirituality and ministry and much more!

EP 74: Follow Your Passion 01.10.2024

In this episode, Dr. Walter speaks to politician, father and Hip-Hop global ambassador, the Honorable George Martinez Jr. We discuss growing up in Brooklyn, his political journey, moving to Alaska, Hip-Hop and much more!

EP 73: Prioritze Your Story 24.09.2024

In this episode, Dr. Walter speaks to poet, lay minister and speaker, Ogechi Akalegbere! We discuss migrating from Nigeria to the U.S., being a "woman of color" in ministry, powerlifting, the art of being a social cameleon and much more!

EP 72: Become Brighter 04.03.2024

In this episode, Dr. Walter speaks to emcee, speaker and mother, Soul Flower! We discuss parenting, spirituality, Hip-Hop, feminine and masculine energy and much more!

EP 71: The Master Plan 26.02.2024

In this episode, Dr. Walter speaks to father and podcaster, Analytical Concepts! We discuss growing up in Rhode Island, fatherhood, Hip-Hop, podcasting and much more!

EP 70: Love What You Do 19.02.2024

In this episode, Dr. Walter speaks to artist, emcee and entrepreneur, Wally Sparks! We talk about growing up in Masshachusetts, emceeing, music, Cape Verdians, social media and much more!

EP 69: Be You 12.02.2024

In this episode, Dr. Walter speaks to emcee, entrepreneur and father, Charlie Cruz! We discuss growing up in Washington Heights, Hip-Hop, family, art and much more!

EP 68: Have Balance 05.02.2024

In this episode, Dr. Walter speaks to educator, entrepreneur, producer and podcaster, Kyle Dixon! We discuss growing up in Tennessee, youth, education, Hip-Hop, Black consciousness and much more!

EP 67: It's Never Too Late 21.10.2023

In this episode, Dr. Walter speaks to educator, father, entrepreneur and cannibus business owner, Deivid Elliot! We discuss growing up in New Rochelle, immigrating from Uruguay, organic versus synthetic, the cannibus industry, Hip-hop and much more!

EP 66: Building A Legacy 14.10.2023

In this episode, Dr. Walter speaks to father, boxer, U.S. veteran, realtor and entrepreneur, Adenawel 'AD' Ledesma. We discuss his Dominican roots, real estate, entrepreneurship, spirituality, domesitc and international migration, family and much more!

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