The Well Talks - Host Beverly D. Allen

Family Mental Health Wellness 2025 & Beyond On this episode of THE WELL AFTER HOURS, we welcome Minister Kalisha Smith, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Owner / Founder of Wise Counsel Services NJ, for a vital conversation on Family Mental Wellness in 2025 and the Future. Kalisha brings her expertise in trauma-informed care, counseling, and community mental health to discuss the evolving needs...

A CONVERSATION YOU DON'T WANT TO MISS & HERE'S A SNEAK PEEK! Protecting your family's mental wellness health is a vital conversation! On this episode of THE WELL AFTER HOURS, we welcome Minister Kalisha Smith, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Owner/ Founder of Wise Counsel Services NJ, for a vital conversation on Family Mental Wellness in 2025 and the Future. Kalisha brings her exp...

On this episode of THE WELL AFTER HOURS, we welcome Minister Kalisha Smith, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Owner/ Founder of Wise Counsel Services NJ, for a vital conversation on Family Mental Wellness in 2025 and the Future. Kalisha brings her expertise in trauma-informed care, counseling, and community mental health to discuss the evolving needs of families, challenges impacting emotional well...

In this insightful episode of THE WELL AFTER HOURS , host Beverly Allen sits down once again with Rev. Melvin Wilson, Pastor of St. Matthew AME Church in Orange, NJ. This conversation explores the heart behind the initiative a specific debt that is plaguing many communities throughout the country, the response of the congregation, and the broader vision of how the Church can be a force for economi...

In this insightful episode of THE WELL AFTER HOURS, host Beverly Allen sits down once again with Rev. Melvin Wilson, Pastor of St. Matthew AME Church in Orange, NJ. This conversation explores the heart behind the initiative of a specific debt plaguing many communities throughout the country, the response of the congregation, and the broader vision of how the Church can be a force for economic just...

THE WELL AFTER HOURS with Dr. Carla J. Cooke What happens when you're called to lead—but you're still healing? In this powerful episode, Dr. Carla J. Cooke unpacks the heart behind her transformative book, WHOLE AGAIN . She offers a timely framework for walking in emotional and spiritual wholeness—whether in ministry, business, or everyday life. Healing isn’t just personal—it’s Kingdom ....

CANCER CARE FOR THE BLACK & BROWN COMMUNITY Join us for a vital conversation on Cancer Care & Black/Brown Communities with Dr. Sheldon L. Holder—Oncologist, Assistant Professor at Brown University, and Attending Physician at Lifespan Cancer Institute. Dr. Holder shares his expert insights on: Why cancer outcomes are worse for Black and Brown patients The role of structural racism and healt...

SISTERS SURVIVE & THRIVE OUT FROM THE WOODS! This is not just another story of Sistahs making it out of the Hood, although each testimony for any Sister making it out of a tough environment should be told and celebrated. This is the journey of two Black Sisters who faced and endured multiple nightmares of little girls' experiences, make it out of the Woods, and go on to thrive in white mal...

It is reported that nearly four out of every ten non-churchgoing people in America (constituting 37%) admitted that the reason why they avoid attending a church is due to negative past experiences endured in the church or by other church members. Pastor Jerome Gay's intent and end goal is Healing. Join us for this needful and relevant conversation with a compassionate and transparent Pastor. Y...

THE BOOK OF MYSTERY OF GIYORGIS OF SAGLA! Did you know one of the earliest Christian theologians was African? Dr. Vince Bantu reveals the powerful legacy of Giyorgis of Sagla , Ethiopia’s legendary church father. Discover how ancient African Christianity shaped the global faith in this eye-opening interview. 🎧 Watch now and reclaim the roots of Christianity! #GiyorgisOfSagla #AfricanChristianity...

In this powerful episode, I sit down with Stephanie Almond, counselor, author of Divine Worth, and founder of an organization dedicated to helping the broken and hurting find healing. Stephanie shares her raw, personal journey from pain to purpose, revealing how the love of Jesus Christ unveiled her true Divine Worth. We discuss: Her path to healing and wholeness The moment she truly understood he...

Prioritize Your Health & Wellness! In this powerful episode, Dr. Angela Clack, a leading voice in mental health and wellness, speaks directly to women—especially Black women—who are navigating the pressures of life while carrying the weight of family, work, and community. With Black women facing the highest health-related mortality rates in the U.S., Dr. Clack delivers a compelling message: pr...

In this powerful episode, Dr. Angela Clack, a leading voice in mental health and wellness, speaks directly to women—especially Black women—who are navigating the pressures of life while carrying the weight of family, work, and community. With Black women facing the highest health-related mortality rates in the U.S., Dr. Clack delivers a compelling message: prioritizing yourself is not selfish, it’...

Domestic Violence is prevalent in every community, and effects all people regardless of age, socio-economic status, sexual orientation, gender, race, religion, or nationality. But Black women have the highest statistics of fatality than any other ethnic group. Join Rev. Dr. Selina Carter, Founder & Executive Director of Spirit Of Excellence Leadership Guidance, Inc. around THE WELL to learn ho...

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE & INTIMATE PARTNER ABUSE Pt. 1 This Thursday, June 5, 2025 @7:30 PM, we will have a conversation about one of the most alarming issues facing Black & Brown communities. Domestic Violence & Intimate Partner Abuse, are both topics that call for greater awareness to help lower & alleviate the higher alarming rates critically affecting Black & Brown populations mo...

According to some statistics, blended families are growing at unbelievable rates! On THE WELL AFTER HOURS this week we will speak with Mrs. Sonji Grandy who has written her new book, BEAUTIFULLY BLENDED! Sonji has a true-life story to share that will give hope and examples of her own beautifully blended family was created and operates. You will enjoy this transparent and heartwarming conversation!...

HEALING OUTSIDE THE BOX!When it comes to mental health, there is no one size therapy that fits all to work for everyone. On The Well After Hours, Dr Carla J. Cooke will share her out of the box tools that can help individuals move forward in these times we are living as Black people and People of Color.#healing #mentalhealth #christian #christianity #therapy #mentalhealthmatters #mentalhealthaware...

SISTERS SURVIVE & THRIVE OUT FROM THE WOODS! This is not just another story of Sistahs making it out of the Hood, although each testimony for any Sistah making out of a tough environment should be told and celebrated. This is the journey of two Black Sisters who faced and endured multiple nightmares of little girls' experiences, make it out of the Woods, and go on to thrive in white male d...

The Well After Hours catches up with a Football Varsity Coach who understands his assignment! Coach Tahj Valentine visits THE WELL AFTER HOURS to share his history making journey as a Christian, who is an African American young man grounded in his Faith in Jesus Christ, which miraculously saved his health and delivered him through some faith shaking challenges to this day! Yet, he gives God throug...

POSITION YOURSELF FOR MENTAL WELLNESS!Our Mental Wellness is critical for our everyday living for the choices and decisions we are called upon to make each day. Every area of our lives is affected by our mental health. Dr. Angela Clack, Licensed Psychotherapist and author of, Women Of Color Talk, joins us at The Well After Hours to share the importance for Black people and People of Color to posit...

A COACH ON ASSIGNMENT Join me around THE WELL AFTER HOURS for my conversation with COACH KENDALL ROGERS, who has taken his assignment seriously and passionately, helping athletes to not just win games, but win in life! Winning games is great and important to a team, but there is life during those times and after the games dealing with the many challenges of life. This coach is working to help athl...

Dr. Vince L. Bantu , will join THE WELL AFTER HOURS to share his scholarly work, "Those for Whom the Lamp Shines, The Making of Egyptian Ethnic Identity in Late Antiquity. Dr. Vince Bantu, is a theologian, apologist, & author of numerous scholarly books. Dr. Vince Bantu holds an MA and PhD in Semitic and Egyptian languages from the Catholic University of America, an MDiv from Gordon-Conwe...

"OUTSPOKEN, A DAUGHTER'S REFLECTIONS" THE WELL AFTER HOURS, shares my conversation with Rev. Dr. Clarencia Newsome-Shade about her dad's historical place in our Civil Rights History, which she learned much later in life and shares in her book "OUTSPOKEN, A Daughter's Reflections." This was such an amazing discovery by an amazing woman of Faith about a most amazing F...

CHURCH HURT - ACCOUNTABILITY & RESPONSIBILITY It is reported that nearly four out of every ten non-churchgoing people in America (constituting 37%) admitted that the reason why they avoid attending a church is due to negative past experiences endured in the church or by other church members. Pastor Gay's intent and end goal is Healing. Join us for this needful and relevant conversation wit...

Laila Olivera's life as a worshiper and Worship Leader, is as strong now as it was when I had my last two conversations with her. She was in the process of obtaining her master's degree, which she has completed, achieving her educational goals without giving up her first love and passion of glorifying her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ! Laila's faith, humble heart, and confident walk in...