One Rhyme At A Time

In Part 1 in a 2-part series on the positive impact that the arts has on our youth, we are featuring the poem "One Day I Asked My Mother" by young poet, Mirabelle Soufer followed by a discussion with her father, Aaron Soufer and retired educator, Sylvia Greene on the topic of "Our Children and the Arts". Exposure to the arts is more than entertainment. For many of us, the arts...

Today we are discussing when our children grieve. Children need space to process what they feel—even when they cannot fully explain it. As adults, our role is not always to have the perfect response, but to create an environment where children feel safe enough to express themselves. In this episode, we feature the poem "Passion for Woodmore" by poet, Mark "Tomodachi" Anderson f...

The storms of life are a part of life. How we face them, navigate them and learn from them determine our quality of life. In this episode, we feature the poem "The Storm" by poet, Mark "Montgomery" Pollard followed by a discussion with spiritual counselor, Tongeia Farmer on the topic of "When Storms Come".Join in the conversation by sending your poetry inspired by thi...

Are you a college student or do you have someone in your life who is? When was the last time that you did a mental health check on them? College brings many changes into the lives of our young people. Many that we are aware of and some that we may not have thought of. In this episode, we feature the poem "Still Going" by poet and college student, Jada Mills followed by a discussion with...

When the love of your life passes away, how do you give yourself permission to love again? How much time is enough time? How much healing is enough healing? In this episode, we feature the poem "Facing It" by poet Kelly "AuthentiK" Hanwright followed by a discussion with mental health professional, DeShanee Thomas on the topic of Loving After Loss. Join in the conversation by s...

How does nature impact our mental health? How can nature heal us and how does trauma come from the earth? In this episode, we feature the poem "The Forester's Daughter" by poet N'nako Kande' followed by a discussion with mental health professional, Dr. Valerie Radu on the topic of Nature & Mental Wellness. Join in the conversation by sending your poetry inspired by this t...

It has been said that "Alcohol is a very effective dissolving agent. It dissolves families, marriages, friendships, jobs, bank accounts and neurons, but never problems." In this episode, we feature the poem "Taken Back" by poet M. K. Simon followed by a discussion with mental health professional, DeShanee Thomas MA MFT on the topic of Alcoholism: The Impacts and the Effects. Jo...

Many lives have been impacted by Alzheimer's. Maybe it's through friends. Maybe it's through family connections. And maybe, just maybe, it is you, who has witnessed the decline of a loved one through your own eyes and your own experiences. In this episode, we feature the poem "Nothing But Love" by author, poet and caregiver, Liz Cooper as we discuss her poetry, her book and h...

How has caregiving impacted your life? Did you give care? Did you receive care? Did you witness a caregiver in action? In this episode, we feature the poem "Audacity" by Kweens Crown and an inspired discussion with mental health professional, Tongeia Farmer on the topic of "Caring for the Caregiver." Join in the conversation by sending your poetry on this topic to us at RNCPoet...

How does depression show up in your life? In this episode, we feature the poem "Pre-Existing Condition" by Woodson Carpenter and an inspired discussion with mental health professional, Felicia Cotton on the topic of "Dealing with Depression." Join in the conversation by sending your poetry on this topic to us at RNCPoetry@gmail.com for the opportunity to have your poem read on...

How does keeping a sunny disposition in hard times impact your mental health? In this episode, we feature the poem "Why You Should Always Invite Writers to Your Party" by Kate Landers and an inspired discussion with mental health professional, Jamelia Knox on the topic of "Humor and Mental Health." Join in the conversation by sending your poetry on this topic to us at RNCPoetry...

At the end of each episode, we ask that listeners submit poetry inspired by the episode. We are featuring this episode again and ending with listener-submitted poetry inspired by previous episodes. Be sure to check them out at the end of this video. Who are you? How are you? Why are you? In this episode, we feature the poem "My Muse II: Reconciliation" by Laura Brown and an inspired disc...

What is narcissism? How does it relate to psychopathy and sociopathy? Have you encountered a narcissist? How have you coped? How have you healed? In this episode, we feature the poem "Choosing Me" co-written by Jacquelyn "Jamnjaq" Atkerson and Marsha "The Poetic Diva" and an inspired discussion with mental health professional, Katharine M. Perry on the topic of "Narcissism, Psychopathy & Socio...

Who are you? How are you? Why are you? In this episode, we feature the poem "My Muse II: Reconciliation" by Laura Brown and an inspired discussion with certified professional life coach, Dr. David Banks on the topic of "Identity & Purpose." Join in the conversation by sending your poetry on this topic to us at RNCPoetry@gmail.com for the opportunity to have your poem read on a future episode....

Let's talk about mindfulness and the expectations that we put on ourselves and the ones that others put on us. In this episode, we feature the poem "Superman" by Arsenio "Deep Thought the Lyricist" Sorrell and an inspired discussion with mental health advocate, Anthony Wiley, Jr. on the topic of "Reconciling Expectations." Join in the conversation by sending your...

In this special edition, we have a conversation with professional spoken word artist and advocate, Obbie West, on the topic of EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE. Featuring his poem "They Don't Get Me" and a conversation about the meaning behind and symbolism used in the poem. We got a peek into the personality and perspective of this amazing creative. Join in the conversation by sending your po...

Unresolved trauma from one's childhood often manifests in adulthood. In this episode, we feature the poem "For Dead Molesters Whose Secrets We've Kept" by Cynthia Robinson Young and an inspired discussion with MyChelle Pinkerton, M.A., LMFT on the topic of "Childhood Trauma." Join in the conversation by sending your poetry on this topic to us at RNCPoetry@gmail.com for the opportunity to have your...

Grief plays a part in everyone's life. In this episode, we feature the poem "Stupid Apology" by Mama T and an inspired discussion with April Taylor, LPC MHSP S on the topic of "Grappling with Grief." Join in the conversation by sending your poetry on this topic to us at RNCPoetry@gmail.com for the opportunity to have your poem read on a future episode. We will share a new episode the Thursday afte...

We all experience feelings of anxiety in our lives. In this episode, we feature the poem "My Time Box" by Neelanjan Patri and an inspired discussion with Jamelia Knox, MS, MFT on the topic of "Anxiety, Anxiousness and Angst." Join in the conversation by sending your poetry on this topic to us at RNCPoetry@gmail.com for the opportunity to have your poem read on a future episode....

We all encounter disappointment from time to time. In this episode, we feature the poem "Breaking Up With Lonely" by Desiree "Dezigner" Seay and an inspired discussion with Adrienne McCroskey, LCSW, CCM on the topic of "Coping With Disappointment." Join in the conversation by sending your poetry on this topic to us at RNCPoetry@gmail.com for the opportunity to have yo...