Outreach With Reggie | Community Advocacy & Mental Health

Who are you when no one is watching? We spend so much of our lives performing. For our jobs. For our families. For our communities. For social media. For the expectations placed on us by the people around us. We become the strong one, the reliable one, the funny one, the successful one—until the role we’ve been playing starts to feel more familiar than the person underneath it. In this deeply refl...

Men are often told to “man up,” stay strong, and push through life’s challenges. But what happens when the pressure becomes too much? In recognition of Men’s Mental Health Awareness Month, host Reggie explores the growing conversation around men’s mental health and the rise of the “soft life” movement. Is the soft life truly about healing, or can it become a form of escapism? Can men prioritize pe...

In this powerful episode of Outreach With Reggie , Reggie explores what it truly means to create healthy spaces and have honest conversations in a world where connection can often feel surface-level and performative. “Can We Talk?” challenges listeners to reflect on the environments, relationships, and conversations shaping their lives. Are the spaces you occupy helping you heal and grow — or are...

In this deeply personal episode of Outreach with Reggie, Reggie reflects on grief, closure, motherhood, and the reality of navigating life after the passing of his mother on Mother’s Day 2024. Continuing his foster care journey from last episode, Reggie opens up about the psychology of loss, the weight of last conversations, healing without closure, and what it means to keep showing up for others...

In honor of National Foster Care Month, this episode of Outreach With Reggie is one of the most personal I’ve ever recorded. This is more than awareness—this is my story. From entering foster care as a child, being separated from my siblings, and navigating constant instability… to facing trauma, loss, and mental health battles during my teenage years—this episode walks through the reality of grow...

In this thought-provoking episode of Outreach with Reggie, I sit down with educator, author, and speaker Kevin Cripe for a powerful conversation on what it really takes to help young people succeed—both inside and outside the classroom. With over two decades of experience working with students from diverse and often underserved backgrounds, Kevin brings a perspective that challenges how we define...

In this episode of Outreach With Reggie, we delve into the transformative power of therapy in promoting youth mental health, especially within foster care and community advocacy contexts. Host Reggie Holloway explores how therapy can serve as a critical tool in trauma informed care, fostering systemic change and personal healing for vulnerable populations. Through engaging personal stories and exp...

In this powerful episode of Outreach with Reggie, we delve into critical issues surrounding foster care, youth mental health, and juvenile justice. Too often, young people navigating the juvenile justice system—especially those from foster care backgrounds—are misunderstood. This episode explores the connection between foster care and juvenile justice, highlighting how trauma, instability, and ear...

Outreach with Reggie is a weekly podcast dedicated to community advocacy, youth advocacy, foster care reform, and social impact. Hosted by Reggie Holloway, the show delves into critical topics such as child welfare advocacy, nonprofit leadership, mental health, trauma-informed care, and policy advocacy, providing listeners with valuable insights and practical strategies for creating community chan...

In our Season Two Finale of Outreach with Reggie, we reflect on the most impactful moments around social impact, foster care, and community organizing from this season. Host Reggie Holloway brings together insights from advocacy, social research, and nonprofit leadership to highlight how collective efforts are driving social policy impact and meaningful community change. Tune in to hear inspiring...

Addiction is often misunderstood, but it's a significant social impact issue that requires community organizing and informed activism to address effectively. In this episode of Outreach with Reggie, host Reggie Holloway explores addiction's complex roots, including trauma, early exposure, family environments, and societal pressures. Through research, data, and storytelling, we examine various addi...

In this impactful episode of Outreach with Reggie, host Reggie Holloway sits down with Laura Spale, host of the Clarity Lens Podcast and author of The Power of Clarity, to explore the social impact of navigating autism, abuse, and broken support systems. They discuss the challenges families face within these often-overwhelming and unjust systems and the importance of social justice and activism in...

In this episode of Outreach With Reggie, we explore the complex relationship between success, trauma, and healing, particularly within the context of social impact and activism. While society often teaches us that achievement is the ultimate remedy for pain, this conversation challenges that myth by revealing how social justice advocates and high achievers can still struggle with internal wounds d...

Explore the complexities of Black identity, social impact, and social justice in this thought-provoking episode of Outreach with Reggie. Reggie Holloway dives deep into cultural tensions within the African-American community, discussing identity, language, wealth, and perception. This episode unpacks the history of code-switching in Black America, the psychological effects of internalized racism,...

What happens after survival? In this deeply personal and research-backed episode, we explore healing after trauma and the social impact of trauma recovery. We talk about the quiet, confusing season after the crisis ends — the time when danger is gone but the nervous system remains on edge. This episode dives into why trauma recovery isn't just about personal resilience but also about the social ju...

Have you ever felt like life kept moving while you stayed emotionally stuck? In this deeply reflective episode of Outreach with Reggie, we explore the social impact of trauma and how it interrupts your sense of time and brain function, often leaving survivors feeling behind in adulthood. Through grounded storytelling and psychological research, we unpack why trauma can make you feel frozen, the ne...

What happens after foster care ends? For thousands of former foster youth and transition-age young adults, the harsh reality is housing instability or homelessness. In this episode of Outreach with Reggie, we explore the social impact of this housing crisis and its connection to social justice issues faced by foster youth. Reggie breaks down the gap between "independence" and actual support, discu...

In this episode of Outreach With Reggie, Reggie Holloway unpacks the quiet disappointment many people feel after reaching milestones they were told would bring happiness — graduating, landing the job, checking the box, or “doing everything right.” We dive into the social impact of these experiences and how success without a sense of purpose can feel hollow, reflecting on themes of social justice a...

What happens when those most dedicated to social impact and activism are overwhelmed by the weight of systemic challenges? In this episode of Outreach with Reggie, we confront the deep-rooted burnout experienced by advocates and helpers within social justice movements. This isn't the surface-level exhaustion fixable by quick remedies, but the profound moral fatigue from repeatedly showing up for b...

In this deeply honest and reflective episode of Outreach with Reggie, we explore the complexities of faith when certainty is lost. Facing challenges such as spiritual exhaustion, church hurt, and unanswered prayers, many find that faith transforms rather than disappears. This conversation thoughtfully examines the intersection of personal belief and social impact, recognizing how activism and soci...

What happens when the place that's supposed to protect you becomes the place to escape? In this deeply moving, documentary-style episode of Outreach with Reggie, we dive into the social impact of family estrangement and the activism necessary to address unsafe family dynamics. Not every family is a safe space—sometimes healing requires choosing distance, setting boundaries, and building new, chose...

The holiday season is often portrayed as a time of joy and celebration, but for many, Christmas brings a heavy weight of grief, loneliness, and mental health struggles. In this heartfelt episode of Outreach with Reggie, host Reggie Holloway explores the social impact of these experiences during the holidays. Through personal stories, research-backed insights, and compassionate reflection, listener...

Why does life after college often feel like a sudden stop on your path to making a social impact? Many people hit 25 and feel behind, unprepared, or uncertain about their future, especially when trying to find purpose in activism and social justice. In this episode of Outreach with Reggie, we unpack the silent pressures of adulthood and the complex transition after graduation that often leads to a...

Season 2 of Outreach With Reggie begins with a powerful episode focused on social impact, social justice, and activism. In this welcome-back edition, we step into the "quiet room" where stories settle, truth rises, and healing starts. Together, we'll explore recent national events, policy changes, and community action that drive meaningful change. From the restoration of SNAP benefits and the end...

From the first microphone check to the halls of the Georgia State Capitol, this season finale of Outreach with Reggie highlights the social impact of community activism and social justice efforts. Reggie reflects on powerful stories that shaped the movement — from voices advocating for justice and housing reform to quiet moments of healing that inspired collective action. Along this journey of act...