The Power of Love Show

On this episode of The Power of Love Show we welcome Erica Zaldivar. Erica is a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist and a bereaved mother. Erica developed a passion for helping people heal from trauma and create meaningful lives after her own life was completely shaken in March of 2021 when her first and only daughter died at 13 days old in the NICU after a birth injury. Erica has since spent her...

On this episode of The Power of Love Show we welcome hairstylist and author, Joshua Coombes. Joshua Coombes is a British hairstylist and founder of #DoSomethingForNothing - a social media movement that encourages and inspires people to connect their skills and time to those who need them. From humble beginnings, this was initiated in 2015. Joshua’s desire, quite simply, was to positively impact pe...

On this episode of The Power of Love Show we welcome founders of INDIEFEMME, sisters Gianni-Amber North & Melanna Gray. Gianni & Melanna began INDIEFEMME in 2017 with the mission of creating our own opportunities in the entertainment industry. Although the industry is expanding and women of color filmmakers are making promising strides, films directed by and starring women, people of color and oth...

On this episode of The Power of Love Show we welcome author, educator & curriculum developer, Brittany R. Collins! Brittany is the founder of ‘Grief-Responsive Teaching’ and author of ‘Learning From Loss: A Trauma-Informed Approach To Supporting Grieving Students’. ‘Learning From Loss’ is available at: * Amazon * Barnes & Noble * https://www.heinemann.com/products/e13420.aspx Social Media: * Insta...

On this episode of The Power of Love Show we welcome founder of ‘Grieving It’ & author of ‘Grief On The Playground’, Shanice McLeish! * Instagram: @GrievingIt & @GriefOnThePlaygroundTheBook * Facebook: Grieving It * Website: www. GrievingIt.com * Email: GrievingIt@gmail.com & Shanice@grievingit.com ‘Grief On The Playground’ is available at: * Amazon * Barnes & Noble * Target * Walmart * Directly a...

On this episode of The Power of Love Show we welcome author, podcast host, SurvivorTHRIVER, S.O.A.R. Strategist & life coach: Tiffany R. Easley! Learn More: Website: www. TiffanyREasley.com Instagram: @TiffanyREasley Twitter: @TiffanyREasley YouTube: Tiffany R. Easley Facebook: Tiffany R. Easley Enterprises Podcast: ‘SOARING After A Diagnosis With Tiffany’ S.O.A.R.: See it, Own it, Attain it, Regi...

On this episode of The Power of Love Show we welcome back friend of DDJF & CEO of OncoCyte, Mr. Ronnie Andrews. Ronnie has close to 30 years of experience in the Global Clinical and Molecular Diagnostics industry and joined us in the last for 2 very informative episodes on the topic of Covid-19 back in September & December of 2020. On this episode, Ronnie joins us to share a helpful & accurate upd...

On this episode of The Power of Love Show we welcome author of ‘Moving In Forever’, Rebecca Wu. Rebecca Wu was born and raised in Chicago. She loves art, storytelling, and seeing children learn more about themselves and those around them. She has educated children most of her life from tutoring and classroom teaching, to designing curriculum and developing teachers both in the U.S. and Asia. Refle...

On this episode of The Power of Love Show we discuss gratitude & how it relates to grief. Our conversation is centered around an article written by Certified Grief Counselor, Dr. Alejandra Vasquez, JD, CT entitled, ‘How to Practice Gratitude When You’re Grieving: Step-By-Step’ Link To Article: https://www.joincake.com/blog/grief-and-gratitude/ Book Resources Referenced: 1. Grief, Growth & Gratitud...

On this episode of The Power of Love Show we discuss World Mental Health Day (10/10) & break down an article written by Michael Merschel for American Heart Association News entitled, ‘How Grief Rewires The Brain & Can Affect Health – And What To Do About It’ Learn more about World Mental Health Day: https://wfmh.global/world-mental-health-day/ Read AHA Article Discussed: https://www.heart.org/en/n...

On this episode of The Power of Love Show we welcome back special guest and friend of DDJF, Amelia Green, who first joined us for an episode in October 2020 to discuss ‘Understanding & Accepting Autism’. When Amelia Green became a mother at 25 she found her life's mission in her little miracle - her son, Alex. Tireless advocacy and endless appointments ultimately led to Alex’s diagnosis of severe,...

On this episode of The Power of Love Show we welcome special guest, Dr. Mekel Harris, Ph. D., NCSP, PMH-C! Dr. Mekel Harris is a licensed psychologist, health service provider and CEO of Harris Psychological Services, LLC. Dr. Mekel currently serves in private practice, offering psychological evaluation and support on an individual basis. Further, she offers training/education, consultative, and s...

On this episode of The Power of Love Show we welcome pop recording artist, Wils! Wils is a Singaporean singer, songwriter, and record producer who was suddenly dropped by his label after coming out as gay. Wils discusses his journey, living an authentic life & standing in your truth. To learn more visit: www. HeyWils.com Instagram & Twitter: @HeyWils Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/heywils/ Lis...

On this episode of The Power of Love Show, TJ & Taj discuss ‘Grief Affirmations: 5 Messages To Help You Heal, Not Just Survive’ based on an article written by author, Jennifer Williamson, for her blog ‘Healing Brave’. Article: https://healingbrave.com/blogs/all/grief-affirmations-heal Other Resources Mentioned: 1. ‘Grief Affirmation Deck’ by Lindsay Joy Taylor: https://www.etsy.com/listing/2267037...

Join us for Part V of our Mental Health Series with special guest & friend of DDJF, Dr. Jessica Whelan, as we discuss warning signs of anxiety and how to cope and help others feel supported coping with their anxiety. Dr. Whelan has extensive experience in the mental health field and is the owner and CEO of a national network of clinicians called ‘Holon Inclusive Health System’ and adjunct faculty...

Join us for Part IV of our Mental Health Series as we discuss: Protecting Children’s Mental Health As They Head Back To School Based on AHA News article: https://www.heart.org/en/news/2021/08/03/protecting-childrens-mental-health-as-they-head-back-to-school UNICEF article: https://www.unicefusa.org/stories/back-school-9-ways-support-childrens-mental-health/38857 Subscribe to our YouTube channel: h...

Join us for Part III of our Mental Health Series as we discuss: Mental Health Days - when to take them, how to ask for them & how to spend them! Based on NYT article: https://www.nytimes.com/2021/07/29/well/mind/mental-health-day.html Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2-Nd1HTnbaI Like Our Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/884355188308946/ Have you subscribed t...

On this episode of The Power of Love Show we welcome Master of Divinity, Reverend Lé Selah, to discuss Spiritual Disciplines to Keep Us Centered. Reverend Lé Selah is a woman changing hearts and minds. She is the spiritual advisor to high profile leaders in secular, civic, and sacred arenas. Lé Selah is an ordained minister and fifth generation prophetic with intuitive gifts. She holds a Master of...

On this episode of The Power of Love Show we welcome friend of DDJF and returning guest, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Mr. Cliff Owens, to discuss Navigating Uncertainty. Cliff is a licensed therapist with nearly 15 years of experience working with patients ranging from pre-teens to adults facing anxiety, behavioral issues, depression, addiction, codependency, self-esteem, stress, trauma...

On this episode of The Power of Love Show, TJ & Taj discuss how grief not only affects our mental health, but also our physical health. Articles referenced: 1. https://www.webmd.com/special-reports/grief-stages/20190711/how-grief-affects-your-body-and-mind 2. https://pathwayshealth.org/grief-support/grieving-affects-not-only-mental-health-but-physical-health-as-well/ Subscribe to our YouTube chann...

On this episode of The Power of Love Show we welcome special guest & author of ‘If Grandma Were Here’, Amber Bradbury. Amber was inspired to write “If Grandma Were Here” by two very separate emotions... joy and sorrow. Joy in experiencing the loving relationships she had with her mother, paternal and maternal great-grandmothers and grandmothers growing up in a very tight-knit family. And sorrow, d...

On this episode of The Power of Love Show we welcomed special guest: Alua Arthur. Alua is a death doula, recovering attorney, ordained minister and the founder of ‘Going with Grace’, an end-of-life planning and death doula training organization that exists to support people as they answer the question, “What must I do to be at peace with myself so that I may live presently and die gracefully?” ‘Go...

On this episode of The Power of Love Show we welcomed two very special guests: Dr. Fran Grace & Belvie Rooks. Belvie Rooks is editor and co-author, with Dedan Gills, of ‘I Give You the Springtime of My Blushing Heart: A Poetic Love Song’, and she is featured in ‘The Power of Love: A Transformed Heart Changes the World.’ Belvie is an essayist, educator and human rights and social justice activist w...

On this episode of The Power of Love Show we welcome special guest, Bruno Alcantara. Bruno is a Certified Professional Life Coach through the Institute for Professional Excellence in Coaching, a member of the International Coaching Federation, an Energy Leadership Index Master Practitioner & a COR.e Transitions Dynamic Specialist. As a Professional Life Coach, Bruno helps his clients increase self...

On this episode of The Power of Love Show we welcomed Master Mind & Body Energy Healer, Yoga & Meditation Teacher and Award-winning author Dr. Alison J. Kay. For more than 25 years, Dr. Alison J Kay has practiced as a mind-body energy healer, founding the Vibrational Upgrade System, and working in yoga, meditation, chi gong, energy medicine, mind-body fitness, longevity, and holistic health with a...