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This is our final relationship discussion for 2022. Our focus is the importance of positive communication in all types of relationships.  Tune in at 2:00 PM Eastern time to find out what we have to say.

This special episode of Brother2 Brother features licensed therapist Maurice Harvey. We discuss men and grief. Stay tuned at the end of the discussion on ways to get information about mental health support and other services.

Now that Thanksgiving has past, it's officially the start of the holiday season! I have some podcast updates for December 2022 and a few for the start of 2023.

The next episode of Living Life and Love features mental health counselor, A. Maurice Harvey from Charlotte, NC. We had a great conversation about the importance of mental health therapy for men, the reasons we don't seek therapy, and some tools to help us manage some of our mental health challenges. We also discussed ways to help us get through the upcoming holiday season. You may hear some inter...

In this episode of Perspectives, I chatted with April Holowka from Charlotte, NC. We discuss managing our various health challenges and ways we can take care of our physical, emotional, and mental well-being.

What is the "elephant in the room"? The elephant in the room is discussing intimacy, talking about our spots in private personal settings, and other aspects of intimate encounters, such as trust and consent. This is a mature topic that we rarely discuss in our Vitiligo support communities.  This conversation is intended for mature audiences only!

LIVE  conversation for the nursing home of Anne Marie in Dwnver, CO She has had VIT since the age of 21

Welcome to episode 4 of Perspectives. This episode focuses on love and relationships. My relationship panel consists of Millicent Meadows, Darius Dempsey, Hope Carter, James Smith, and Tanya Smith. We discussed red and green flags, ideal mates, climbing out of communication pitfalls, creating a perfect union like Voltron (I just snapped back to the 1980s), and so much more. It's always wonderful t...

This is episode 3 of Perspectives. My guest is a professor from The Triangle School of Theology, Dr. Henry Wells from Apex, NC. We discuss diseases and skin conditions from a religious point of view. Tune in to hear what knowledge Dr. Wells shares regarding viruses, diseases, the importance of medicine, and medical professionals. We get a few laughs in, too! 

Episode 2 of Perspectives features members of Purple Patch Teens, a VITFriends group created for teens living with Vitiligo. We have some awesome teens in our community! Tune in to listen to the future leaders of the Vitiligo community and future scientists of the world. The children are our future! 

Welcome to my new limited series called Perspectives. This series will focus on the Vitiligo journey through the lenses of spouses, siblings, friends, colleagues, and our teens. Ep: 1 features Dominic Roufs, husband of Vitfriends Minnesota leader, Alicia Roufs.

Meet Carmenita of Detroit MI

This episode features Reagan Young from Beaumont, TX. We can never discount the experiences and wisdom of our young adults. Please tune in to hear another inspirational conversation from someone living their best life as they navigate their Vitiligo journey.

Yes! Two episodes of Brother 2 Brother in one week. This episode features Timothy Farrar aka Bishop from Cary, NC. We discuss knowing and understanding our purpose in life. Since this is the Brother 2 Brother segment of LL and L, we discuss being men and being transparent with ourselves and others. 

This episode features Donelle Farrar from WSN Live. Have you ever envisioned your podcast, sports commentary, church service, or live play on your own streaming service? Donnelle is here to discuss what WSN Live is and how it could benefit schools, churches, and non-profit organizations. 

Am I my brother's keeper? Yes, I am! This episode features my line brothers from the Iota Chapter of Phi Beta Sigma on the campus of Shaw University. We discuss our experience as young Black men in college in the 1990s, the impact of attending a historic HBCU, and where we are in life 30 years later. You don't want to miss this fun, informative, transparent, and emotional discussion. 

This episode features The Faces of Vitiligo Documentary creator, Denise Powell. We discuss understanding and learning about Vitiligo, her documentary, and future projects from DP Global Media, INC.

This episode features Whitney Maxey, Durham for All. We discuss activism and advocacy in our communities, the importance of organizations working together for a common cause, and the importance of voting during primaries and elections. This discussion is more than just about Vitiligo, it's about all of us coming together as a community. 

This episode features Dawn Alexander and her husband, Clarence Alexander. We discuss WVD, faith, and Dawn's journey with Vitiligo, as well as, hearing about her journey through the eyes of her husband, Clarence. 

Tune in to hear the facts about the newly FDA-approved Vitiligo treatment, Opzelura.

Brief conversation with Mark about if first WVD conference experience

This episode is focused on the impact of Vitiligo on our mental, physical, and emotional health.  My panel of 5 Vitiligo community members engaged in an open and honest discussion about Vitiligo, other health challenges, and positive ways we cope to get through the tough moments while living with this disease/condition.

The NC Vitiligo Support Community had an opportunity to host a question-and-answer session with Dr. Victor Huang. Tune in to hear detailed answers to our questions regarding types of Vitiligo, treatments, natural remedies, and other topics.

Hear some of the amazing stories from WVD 2022 in Bloomington, Minnesota.

This episode's guests are TJ Johnson and Roy Leung. We discuss our journeys as men living with Vitiligo, treatments, relationships, and World Vitiligo Day 2022 in Bloomington, Minnesota.