Mental Dialogue

Often when BLACK MEN suffer from MENTAL HEALTH issues they become distant and often refuse to speak about their issues, even with their significant other. Special guests, psychotherapist, DR. GERALD HASSELL, and mental health advocate CHRIS JAMES, drop by to discuss the best approaches for BLACK WOMEN to assist their men on their MENTAL HEALTH journey. What if he has some MENTAL HEALTH concerns bu...

A 45-Minute rant between BLACK SOCRATES & ELREDGE WASHINGTON, host of JustEldredge Podcast and member of The Gathering Spot discussing the recent firing of TK Peterson, now the former CFO, andBLACK CO-FOUNDER of The Gathering Spot and allegedly replacing him with a WHITE PERSON as the new CFO. 

Special guest mental health therapist DR. ANTHONY GRADY and special guest co-host Mistress of Sexuality, ANGELA CONNER drop by to discuss MEN'S BODY COUNT and whether it matters. Society has long encouraged young boys and men to sow their wild oats, before settling down for marriage, but can a man have too many SEXUAL PARTNERS?  If a man avoids STDs and UNWANTED PREGNANCIES should his BODY COU...

Special guest DR. LANEE JAVET and guest co-host attorney ASHLEY JOHNSON-ALFORD drop by to discuss if men regularly pass up on good women. BLACK MEN are often seen online complaining about the type of men BLACK WOMEN choose to mate with, but does the dynamic play out similarly amongst men?  KEKE PALMER'S baby father caused a stir when he complain about her attire via TWITTER during the USHER co...

Special guests, psychologist DR. CURTIS JASPER, and emotional intelligence instructor ALEASA WORD drop by to discuss why so many people are triggered to CUTOFF friends, and/or relationships relatively quickly but deem it as a form of SELF-CARE.  Are some people choosing to be alone due to MENTAL HEALTH ISSUES and the inability to co-exist with others? When we make major changes in our lives to lev...

On this show, we explore the concept of those who genuinely work on behalf of the BLACK COMMUNITY versus those who simply use RACE as a way to hustle the BLACK COMMUNITY out of money. If a BLACK person talks down on America, it will resonate within the BLACK COMMUNITY, but is this approach the best way to uplift the community?  Several leaders in the AFRICAN AMERICAN COMMUNITY, to include, LOUIS F...

Former REPUBLICAN US Senate candidate KELVIN KING and his wife, JANELLE KING, conservative panelist on Fox 5's Georgia Gang drop by to answer questions about why they are BLACK REPUBLICANS. Some Black people consider BLACK REPUBLICANS to be RACE TRAITORS, whereas many BLACK REPUBLICANS think the REPUBLICAN party is a better choice for the AFRICAN AMERICAN community. Were they ever DEMOCRATIC V...

Special guest, SUPREME RA, co-host of Hip Hop School: Past & Present podcast drops by to discuss the age-old debate of why mainstream HIP-HOP lyrical content seems limited to SEX, DRUGS, & VIOLENCE. Did the GOVERNMENT or RECORD-LABELS conspire to destroy the redeeming messages in early HIP-HOP or did the demand of young consumers dictate the direction of the content?  Does HIP-HOP empower...

Special BABA OSHI, Black Afrikan Perspectives Radio, joins us to discuss BLACK CULTURE. We often say FOR THE CULTURE, but do we maintain any values pertinent to AFRICAN AMERICAN culture, or has our value system in the BLACK COMMUNITY been completely hijacked?  Has STREET CULTURE or HIP-HOP culture replaced BLACK CULTURE? Historically how have our values and culture been successfully passed down? H...

Are modern women more disrespectful than in the past, or do men today struggle with the idea of having to respect women? Special guest, and relationship coach, VAUN THE LOVE ALCHEMIST drops by to address the differences. Do men and women respond differently to respect and disrespect? If there are differences can understanding these nuances improve our relationships with each other? MENTAL DIALOGUE...

Former gymnastic Olympic Gold Medalist, DOMINIQUE DAWES, recently expressed her concern about how the NAME, IMAGE, and LIKENESS (NIL) deals for women collegiate athletes, basically require the women to BARE IT ALL.  Legendary Stanford University Women's basketball coach, TARA VANDERVEER, recently stated "Some NIL deals are a step back for women." Our special guest co-host AUTUMN SONA...

According to FBI crime data, BLACK WOMEN are assaulted and raped more than other races in America. Some BLACK WOMEN say they feel protected by BLACK MEN, whereas others feel unprotected by them, WHY the difference?  Are other RACES and CULTURES better at protecting their women, or does BLACK AMERICAN CULTURE misunderstand what protection of women should look like? Can we enforce cultural values or...

Special guests, psychotherapist DR. KATRINA PITTMAN, AND successful business owner DUANE DRAUGHON drop by to discuss why some BLACK PEOPLE focus on negativity and some even push mediocrity as the standard by ridiculing other AFRICAN AMERICANS. Also, this week EBONI K. WILLIAMS set off a firestorm with her elitist comments to IYANLA VANZANT about not dating BUS DRIVERS and how some successful Black...

During the pandemic lockdowns, Atlanta KEISHA LANCE BOTTOM initially released an ordinance to remove the "WATERBOYS" off the corners via POLICE ENFORCEMENT, until our special guest KACEY VENNINGS, co-founder of Helping Empower Youth stepped in and created an alternative to ensure those young men were not disregarded by the system. Second-hour guest DERRICK STANDIFER, founder of Life Is L...

SHAME often makes people feel deeply flawed as a human, WORTHLESS, and in many cases, UNLOVABLE. Special guest psychologist DR. CURTIS JASPER drops by to discuss GUILT versus SHAME and overcoming feeling INADEQUATE or overcoming the abuse of a SHAME-SHIFTING NARCISSIST. When does GUILT turn into SHAME? Can we heal our SHAME alone or should we seek THERAPY?  What techniques can be used to find SELF...

Special guest, ANGELA CONNER, the Mistress of Sexuality, drops by to discuss numerous women claiming to be dissatisfied with their SEX LIFE. Are their SEXUAL PARTNERS inadequate?  Do they have the wrong approach or mindset about SEX?  Can they spice things up with SEXUAL TOYS or OGRAPHY? Can having numerous partners before a MARRIAGE or a committed relationship skew their perspective on their curr...

Did you graduate high school with enough life skills, especially regarding budgets, credit scores, car purchasing, and home buying?  If not, tune in as special guests, personal finance expert SHANI CURRY and real estate agent EPHRAIM ABDULLAH drop by to discuss what we should have been taught about those things in high school. Should future HOMEOWNERS wait for the perfect time in the market to pur...

Some countries worldwide, including RUSSIA, have agreed to switch from the U.S. DOLLAR to the CHINESE YUAN for their INTERNATIONAL TRADE CURRENCY. According to the news media, this could potentially lead to HYPERINFLATION in the U.S. ECONOMY. Special guest co-host 20-year financial advisor veteran DAVETT JONES and special guest, Chief Investment Officer for SC Capital, MICHAEL SUTTLAR II, drop by...

Special guest co-host ASHLEY JOHNSON-ALFORD drops by to discuss the Love story of DEWAYNE & WHITLEY on the 80's sitcom A DIFFERENT WORLD and how we see it differently 30 years later. Did DEWAYNE truly think he was good enough for WHITELY in the beginning? Eventually, DEWAYNE rejected WHITELY after years of DATING & SEX, so why did he decide to marry her only after BYRON asked her for m...

Host MONTOYA SMITH, aka Black Socrates, releases his long-awaited book, and special guests attorney EDWARD C. HOPKINS II and fellow author EMILLE BRYANT drop in to experience Smith's unique commentaries from his book designed to invoke serious conversations on RACE, SEX, POLICE BRUTALITY, MARRIAGE, BLACK ECONOMICS, etc. Tune in, or better yet, call in to participate in the dialogue and #GIVEUS...

Join us as our special guest DAVETT JONES, author of Who Taught You How To Be Broke?, and special guest co-host ASHLEY THOMAS, Making Money Matter, drop by to discuss JONES' unique and simple approach to teaching others how to gain WEALTH and how to pass it down to the next generation. Are there MONEY HABITS we should teach our children?  Is it possible to BUILD WEALTH if I don't make a lo...

Special guest co-host AUTUMN SONATA and special guest relationship coach SINSEAR drop by as we ask our audience if their parents provided a HEALTHY or DYSFUNCTIONAL example for MARRIAGE? Should our parents discuss what it takes to have a successful MARRIAGE? What can you do if you only witnessed dysfunctional relationships but desire a healthy relationship for yourself? MENTAL DIALOGUE asking the...

Special guest co-host LATRICE ROSS (Diversity Consultant) drops by to discuss the concept of some AFRICAN AMERICANS disliking/hating other BLACK PEOPLE. Do BLACK PEOPLE harm each other due to SELF-HATRED?  Why are many BLACK CONSERVATIVES categorized as SELF-HATING BLACK people? Is COLORISM a form of this SELF-HATRED? How does anyone, no matter their race, overcome ANTI-BLACKNESS?  MENTAL DIALOGUE...

Special guest DR. JARED BALL, professor and author of The Myth and Propaganda of Black Buying Power, drops by to discuss tangible steps AFRICAN AMERICANS can take to improve their economic status as a collective. Does the BLACK DOLLAR only circulate for six hours in the BLACK COMMUNITY? If AFRICAN AMERICANS spent more money with BLACK BUSINESSES, would that close the WEALTH GAP?   Does the AFRICAN...

Special guest, ANGELA CONNER, the Mistress of Sexuality, drops by to discuss spicing up relationships after the SEX has gotten inconsistent and/or redundant. How can couples rejuvenate their SEX LIFE? What if someone waits until MARRIAGE to have SEX, only to discover the SEX is continuously awful? Should spouses expect INFIDELITY from their partner if they don't fulfill their partner's sex...