Powerfully Broken

If your body feels heavy, your mind feels hazy, and you’re tired of living on “quick fixes,” this conversation is a reset. We sit down with Jasmine Flynn to talk about alkaline vegan eating in plain language, with real foods you can find and real habits you can keep. From water-rich fruits like watermelon and berries to simple veggies and staples like quinoa, we break down what “alkaline” looks li...

If everyone in your life is draining you…  👉 you might be the problem. In this episode of Powerfully Broken Podcast, Barbara Parker drops one of the hardest truths about relationships: 👉 Overgiving is self-sabotage  👉 Boundaries are non-negotiable We break down:  Why people who “give everything” feel used   How you train people to disrespect your boundaries   Why complaining about everything me...

“Motivation is a lie” sounds harsh until you realize how freeing it is. We sit down with Shanika Jordan, also known as Coach Nika, founder of Release the Dope Fitness, to get real about strength training for women, the myths that keep people stuck, and why discipline is the skill that actually changes your body and your life. We start with the fear so many women carry into the weight room: “I don’...

Depression, stress, and brain fog can feel like emotional problems, but we keep circling back to a blunt question: what if your food is making your mood worse? We sit down with Jasmine Flynn to talk about the food and mood connection in a way that’s practical and honest, from sugar cravings to the “low energy” meals that quietly drag you down all day. We get into how a bad diet can lock you into a...

Your body might be begging for help, and the signal isn’t always pain, it’s fatigue, cravings, and that heavy “why do I feel like this?” fog. We’re joined by Jasmine Flynn for a real, practical conversation about how food impacts energy, emotions, and the daily habits that shape mental health. We talk about the personal breaking point that pushes many of us to finally change, and why ultra-process...

If you’ve ever “started over” on your health goals and felt the shame hit harder than the scale, this conversation is for you. We sit down with Ace Epps, a mentor, husband, father, and business builder who’s lost over 100 pounds more than once and he’s honest about why the second journey is lonelier, tougher, and more real. The shift isn’t about looking good for an event. It’s about choosing to li...

You don’t have a weight problem…  You have a discipline problem. In this episode of the Powerfully Broken Podcast, Ace Epps breaks down the truth most people don’t want to hear: 👉 Losing weight isn’t the hard part  👉 Staying disciplined is We talk about:  Why people regain weight after losing it  The real reason transformation gets sabotaged (by YOU and others)   How your environment keeps you s...

Welcome to the Powerfully Broken Podcast, where we break unhealthy relationships that negatively impact your mental health. In this powerful conversation, fitness coach and personal trainer Royalty Mason opens up about her journey through postpartum depression, body image struggles, weight gain, hair loss, self-esteem challenges, and the emotional reality many mothers face after childbirth. Many w...

You don’t have a knowledge problem…  You have an application problem . In this episode of the Powerfully Broken Podcast, therapists Barbara Parker and Alicia Gilmore breaks down the truth most people avoid: 👉 Self-awareness alone does NOT change your life. We talk about:  Why most people are emotionally untrained , not mentally unstable   The difference between trauma vs. victim mentality  Why yo...

You’re not just tired…  You’re burnt out from pouring into everyone else. In this episode of the Powerfully Broken Podcast, Alicia Gilmore breaks down something most high-performing women ignore: 👉 You can’t keep showing up for everyone else… and expect to stay whole. We talk about:  Why self-care is NOT optional (especially for caregivers & therapists)   How burnout shows up even when “you’r...

Ever wonder why some kids push every button just to see if you’ll leave? We sat down with welterweight champion, father, and entrepreneur Montana Love to unpack the power of consistency, the weight of community trauma, and the discipline it takes to keep showing up when it’s not convenient. What starts with rapid fire—love over money, character over clout—opens into a raw, practical guide to break...

A single nickname can carry a lifetime of weight. When “Barb” surfaces, it’s not just shorthand; it’s a trigger tied to an old marriage, a lost sense of self, and the slow work of rebuilding identity. We open that door and walk through it with care—naming how language, place, and early faith choices shape what we tolerate, what we fear, and what we finally refuse. From there, Ace takes us into his...

You’re not overreacting… 👉 you’re responding to old pain. In this episode of Powerfully Broken Podcast, Barbara Parker breaks down one of the most important mental health skills: 👉 Learning how to respond instead of react We talk about:  Why people trigger you on purpose   How trauma lives below your awareness and controls your reactions   Why your response is often bigger than the situation   H...

If you’ve ever asked yourself, “Why do I keep ending up with the same kind of partner?” this conversation goes straight to the root. We talk about how toxic relationship patterns can feel like comfort, why familiarity is so hard to let go of, and how fear can pull you right back into a dynamic you swore you were done with. With therapist and relationship expert Alicia Gilmore, we get practical abo...

Pain can break you open or harden you shut—and Montana Love chose the first path. We sit down with the junior welterweight champion to unpack how a kid who started fighting at five turned grit into purpose, fatherhood into a calling, and fame into responsibility. From the origins of “Love Hertz” to the myth of violent masculinity, Montana shares why losing your identity hurts more than losing a bo...

We hand the questions to Lucas Tindell from Lucas Live Media and let him pull Barbara L. Parker out from behind the host chair. What comes out is the real origin of BF Empowerment Center and the philosophy that drives Powerfully Broken: mental health support should help you get free, not keep you paying forever. We talk candidly about what it means to break unhealthy relationships that damage your...

What if the secret to lasting love is letting go of the highlight reel and embracing the ordinary acts that build trust? We sit down with Ace X—magician, mentor, husband, and father—to unpack how men grieve divorce, why calling it a lesson changes everything, and how security turns a guarded heart into an open one. From learning to argue without attacking to choosing to be a husband rather than ju...

Purpose changes the way we count success. We sit down with Andre Dotson to trace his path from hustling for survival to leading with service through CAV Leadership Academy, where kids ages five to eighteen find mentorship, a safe space, therapeutic support, and financial literacy that actually sticks. Andre opens up about why empowering women reshapes men, how accountability at home strengthens co...

Your strongest rep might be the one you don’t take—and that simple shift could save your progress and your health. We sit down with Melvin Cantrell, former NFL player turned celebrity bodyguard and certified personal trainer, to unpack how beginners can train smarter: light weights, perfect form, and breathing that powers every lift without risking injury. Along the way, we talk about mental healt...

What happens when you stop negotiating with fear and jump anyway? We sit down with Elec Simon—world-class bucket drummer, event MC, Jiu-Jitsu gold medalist, and relentless builder—to unpack the mindset that turns setbacks into fuel. From winning on stage to getting humbled on the mat, Elec shows how quiet discipline beats loud ego, and how listening to mentors can save you years of pain in busines...

The story begins with loss and lands in purpose. We sit down with world-traveled bucket drummer and MC Elec Simon to unpack how a best friend’s death pushed him to build work that preserves life—school assemblies turned “motivational musical,” community shows that reach kids where they are, and a personal code that values impact over applause. It’s a conversation that blends art, mental health, an...

If love keeps feeling like a storm, maybe the problem isn’t romance—it’s access. We sit down with Apostle Andre Dodson to talk about the kind of boundaries that change outcomes, the difference between truth and omission, and why respect means protecting someone’s heart when no one is watching. Andre brings the lived experience of a father, husband, and community leader to redefine what healthy par...

What if love isn’t a feeling to chase but a responsibility you choose every day? We sit down with Apostle Andre Dotson—community leader, father, husband, and repeat guest—to explore how disciplined love outlasts mood swings, why honor dictates access, and how preparation turns heartbreak into wisdom. His candid reflections after divorce reveal a path many skip: the prep season where you assess pat...

The story opens on a fast street where violence felt normal and kids learned to run before they could read the signs. Melvin Cantrell takes us through Edgewood’s split reality—games and laughter on one side, stabbings and speeding cars on the other—and shows how a simple, stubborn no to drugs became the first brick in a new life. He talks about father wounds, the rush of being an athlete with a se...

What does it take to turn a twelve-year-old drug dealer into a community father who keeps kids safe and seen? Andre Dotson joins us to unpack the hard choices, small mercies, and steady mentorship that carried him from East Cleveland’s street economy to a life spent building structure, courage, and opportunity for the next generation. No gloss, no shortcuts—just the real mechanics of prevention: b...