Voices of Hope with Omar Kenyatta Clark Podcast

Host Omar Kenyatta Clark sits down with Dr. Mark Salzer to explore community inclusion for people with psychiatric disabilities, the Temple University research behind participation measures, and practical programs like supported education and faith-community interventions. The episode highlights participation as a medical necessity, the social model of disability, and strategies to challenge preju...

Host Omar Kenyatta Clark sits down with Ellen Ritz, president of NAMI Central Suffolk, to discuss mental health advocacy, lived experience, support for families, and practical steps toward recovery. They share personal stories of trauma and survival, explain NAMI's evidence-based programs and resources, and offer persistence, connection, and hope as pathways to healing.

Host Omar Kenyatta Clark welcomes John D. Lin — award-winning public speaking professor, seven-continent traveler, NAMI leader, and author of Eli and Me — for an honest conversation on mental health, vulnerability, and resilience. John shares his journey living with depression and bipolar type II, how public disclosure transformed his life, cultural and global perspectives on stigma, a...

In this episode of Voices of Hope, host Omar Kenyatta Clark interviews Joshua Reed, a speaker who rebuilt his life after losing his leg in a motorcycle accident. They explore rebuilding identity after loss, strengthening faith, and finding purpose through service and leadership. Josh shares his emotional and spiritual journey, practical steps for turning pain into purpose, and guidance for men see...

In this episode of Voices of Hope, Omar sits down with Ijanea Joseph for a powerful conversation at the intersection of faith, science, and everyday decision-making. Together, they explore the science of faith and a beautiful metaphor: God as the gardener and us as the trees. Just as trees grow in response to sunlight, water, and seasons, our biology mirrors the rhythms of nature—and points us bac...

In this moving episode of Voices of Hope, Omar Kenyatta Clark sits down with Michael Baglino to explore what Michael calls “spiritual lightning”—those life-altering moments when God gets your attention and your life is never the same. Michael shares how undergoing three separate heart surgeries became more than medical crises; they became divine wake-up calls. Each surgery stripped away fear, resh...

Eliot spent 30 years behind bars, but even in prison, he remained mentally free. Through education, self-discipline, and an unshakable mindset, he transformed his life—and now he’s on a mission to give back to his community. In this episode, Eliot shares how he overcame the odds, stayed focused while incarcerated, and created the powerful mantra “PPW” — Prove People Wrong. Join us as we dive into...

In this powerful and deeply human conversation, I sit down with Shamona Kirkland to talk about the kind of healing that doesn’t happen overnight—but changes everything when it finally takes root. Shamona opens up about her journey through depression and suicidal thoughts, sharing honestly what it was like to carry that weight for years and how, around the age of 30, she finally began to experience...

A special holiday message to encourage those who struggle through the Winter 

In this episode, artist Bryant Pugh shares how addiction, depression, and overwhelming loneliness pushed him toward a path that could have ended in death. But on the night he was ready to give up, a spiritual encounter led him to an AA meeting—where a stranger he calls an angel stepped in, took him to detox, and saved his life. From that moment forward, Bryant rebuilt his world through honesty, cr...

In this episode, Stacey White opens up about her journey from teenage pregnancy to becoming a dedicated pediatric nurse. She shares how her mindset of “no other options” and the guiding principle “this too shall pass” helped her overcome life’s toughest challenges. Stacey also dives into the importance of pediatric mental health, the power of love and affection in a c...

When Fortune’s wife became pregnant with triplets, their family was filled with joy and expectation—until tragedy struck. In this powerful and deeply moving conversation, Fortune opens up about the day everything changed, the pain of losing one child before birth, and the miracle of seeing two survive. He shares how, in the midst of heartbreak, he discovered a truth that carried him fo...

Season 2 of Voices of Hope isn’t just a new chapter — it’s an invitation. An invitation into a community where people show up for one another, share honestly, and walk through the hard stuff together. This trailer opens the door to a space built on connection, courage, and real support. If you’re looking for a place to belong, to grow, and to be part of something that lifts people up… press play a...

In this powerful episode of Voices of Hope, host Omar Kenyatta Clark sits down with two veterans to explore one of the most overlooked crises in our nation—the invisible battles they continue to fight long after the war is over. Invisible Battles: The State of Veterans’ Mental Health and the Struggle to Come Home takes a deep look into the emotional, psychological, and spiritual wounds that too of...

In this finale, Omar Kenyatta Clark shares how life’s hardest trials can refine us instead of destroy us. It’s a raw, hopeful call to rise from the flames stronger, ready to serve, and to become a voice of hope for others.

In this episode I reveal the realities of the broken mental health system and propose strategies on how we can fix it.

In this episode I share how I used music to get through one of the hardest times of my life.

In this episode I share how I won my battle with depression.

In this episode I share some of my spiritual journey and relationship with God.

In this episode we will shift the paradigm on how we talk about Mental Health.

I share my personal story about my first psychiatric crisis, the police brutality that followed and how I overcame it all to get into the Top Clinical psychology program in the country 

The episode explains why this podcast exists and what to expect.

Hear what Voices of Hope is all about in this trailer.

Do you suffer from social anxiety or other anxieties? After I shared my recovery story many people have said I am courageous, but I wasn’t always that way. In this episode I discuss how I overcame anxiety and became courageous.

In this episode I address the impact of gun violence, especially in the black community, and steps we can take as a community to resolve these issues.