What Should I Do Next

Losing a loved one triggers a grief response, which is a normal psychological response to loss. Archie, a 28 year old male with a history of Autism, addresses the pain of losing 3 loved ones. He reviews his journey to emotional healing by going to therapy and working with a therapy dog.  His resilience allowed him to fight back and bounce back by leaning on family members and religion. What Should...

Public Health is vital in all communities.  Community health  identifies and addresses  socio-economic, cultural and behavioral risk factors which impact overall wellbeing and preventive health services. It also addresses the disparities of resources available within a community. Promotion of a vibrant healthy community is the overall goal when it comes to community health. Shermayne McIntosh, MPH...

What should I do next when I am frustrated with the healthcare system? Americans are frustrated with their healthcare system. Exceedingly high costs, lower quality of care, unusually long wait times for appointments & in waiting rooms, and lack of cultural competence are just a few of the various reasons we are frustrated with our healthcare system. Kareemah Hammond, NP, discusses her techniqu...

What Should I Do Next When I Am Judged By My Physical Features and Not By My Personality Society judges us by our physical features and looks.  This is misleading and omits to identify the personality or character of an individual.  Rinardo addresses his diagnosis of Cutaneous/Discoid Lupus during adolescence.  Hear about the impact it had on his self-esteem.  Find out more about his understanding...

What Should The Church Do Next? Hear more about the Challenges and Opportunities during a Pandemic. Apostle Thomas Clark, Chief Apostle of The House Of God Inc. shares his insight into the challenges of transitioning from traditional forms of worship to adapting how the church adapts during  Covid-19.  By connecting with area pastors, government officials, and local health departments, he was able...

We speak with our co-host Butch about the loss of traditions such as social skills, losing personal communication by using advanced technologies, and the loss of our infrastructure due to world events. What's the back up plan if we lose it all? We'll need to develop an 'old-school' mentality to survive and re-develop old skill sets. Would you be prepared if loss was imminent? W...

Inadequate housing is a societal issue impacting all genders, culture and race. COVID has exacerbated homelessness in America. This episode is about a triumph from homelessness to becoming a home owner. What Should I Do Next Podcast is Hosted by Lolita Carter, Nurse Practitioner, Clinical Educator, & Behavioral Health Specialist

Substance Use Disorder (Drug Abuse) is prevalent in the US.  Addiction is the most severe form of substance abuse.  Trent shares his spiral into substance use and addiction. He provides our listeners with personal insight and supportive direction. What Should I Do Next Podcast is Hosted by Lolita Carter, Nurse Practitioner, Clinical Educator, & Behavioral Health Specialist

This revealing  dialogue sheds light on the incidence of prostate cancer. David shares his journey from diagnosis to treatment. He empowers listeners to establish a healthy lifestyle. By being an active participant in his care and believing in the power of prayer, David can get through this. What Should I Do Next Podcast is Hosted by Lolita Carter, Nurse Practitioner, Clinical Educator, & Beha...

Lolita and Dr. Danielle Dickens, Ph. D, Associate Professor of Psychology at Spelman College, discuss what to do next when one's self esteem and relationships are influenced by their ACE's (Adverse Childhood Experiences) We talk about cultural considerations, emotional and behavioral manifestations, and what steps to take to overcome these challenges. What Should I Do Next Podcast is Hos...

A working mother of two children shares the impact of COVID on family routine and child care.   Listeners will be part of an honest conversation that is relatable,  and exposes the need  to allocate more resources to working parents with children in daycare. What Should I Do Next Podcast is Hosted by Lolita Carter, Nurse Practitioner, Clinical Educator, & Behavioral Health Specialist

An informative conversation with Mike Hinke, Director of Sales at Yellowbrick, Discussion revolves around the role of the Sales team in Enterprise vs. Startup companies.  He shares What to do next when transitioning to a Startup --including the challenges and opportunities. connect with Mike Hinke at https://www.linkedin.com/in/mhinke/  https://www.yellowbrick.co/ What Should I Do Next Podcast is...

The Medically Complex Child: Bridging Care. A grandmother's tale Guest: Dorothy A. Dickens, LISW-S A heart warming, informative interview with a grandmother who assumed care of her great grandson with complex medical needs. She shares what to do next to maximize outcomes and promote care giver mental health What Should I Do Next Podcast is Hosted by Lolita Carter, Nurse Practitioner, Clinical...

Nursing:  Re-defined in the Era of COVID Guest: Dr. Rhonda L. Draper, Doctorat  in Nursing Practice. Nurse at Veterans Hospital. Nurses are on the front lines during COVID.  High risk exposure, high patient volume and fatigue has impacted the nursing profession. Rhonda Draper, Ph. D, in nursing, educator and bedside nurse provides a candid interview of the work load and desire to leave bedside nur...

What should a non-profit do next to help underserved children during Covid? A vibrant interview with Faith Dickens, Founder and CEO of David's Challenge, a small but vibrant nonprofit organization located in the city of East Cleveland. David's Challenge exists to provide children, youth and young adults with programs and services designed to direct them towards self-sufficiency and indep...

Find out more about the podcast, "What Should I Do Next?" A dynamic podcast series which speaks to physical and situational life events impacting individuals. The common human response despite race, gender, and socioeconomic class is to try and determine what to do next when facing both scenarios. The podcast uses an interactive interview format. Guest are from varied backgrounds and pro...