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The 2018 midterm elections saw an unprecedented wave of female winners. This is a phenomenon that not only saw big wins in Congress, but in local elections all over the country. Our guest for this podcast episode is Dr. Rita Ali, who is currently running for City Council at Large in Peoria, Illinois. Dr. AliRead More
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Karen Wilson returns for a chat covering current topics. In this episode we discuss the Grammy Awards, the Colin Kaepernick settlement and more. Whether you agree or disagree with the opinions expressed, we would love to hear from you. Drop us a line at our Facebook page or on the website http://www.gethappywithj.com.
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My guest in this podcast episode is 27 year old Richie Crowley. At his young age he has already discovered what it takes to have balance, mindfulness and success. When I think about who I was at his age, I am in awe. I was a newlywed without a clue as to what my purposeRead More
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When you think of segregation, the Civil Right’s movement probably comes to mind. A time when African-Americans fought and even died for the right to go to schools of their choice, the right to vote and fairness in housing. So, fast forward several decades later and the stark reality hits that too many communities inRead More
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In this podcast episode we speak with Dr. Maryann Akers. She imparts knowledge to help us understand sexual abuse victims and why they sometimes stay with abusers. We also explore the mindset of the offender and discuss whether or not they can change. We must continue the important discussion about sexual predators to be ableRead More
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It’s been a week now since the Surviving R Kelly docu-series shocked and disgusted the nation on the Lifetime network. The #MuteRKelly movement has picked up significant steam and there have been more conversations about sexual predators. However, the black community is still divided on how we move forward. As crazy as it seems, thereRead More
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In this podcast episode we dissect the revelations in the new Lifetime Network docu-series, Surviving R Kelly, and the much broader implications of race and rape culture. It’s a tough but necessary discussion and it is our hope that it will encourage you to continue the conversation. Let us know what you think at https://gethappywithj.com/.
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As we evaluate this past year and prepare for a new one, a good thing to do for yourself is to banish negativity. It’s not difficult to do but will be one of the most rewarding things you can do for yourself. Listen to this last episode of 2018 to get some tips. Happy NewRead More
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On Friday, Trump signed the First Step Act bill, which could easily be considered a miracle during this unprecedented time of political chaos. This federal prison reform bill is a huge leap forward in righting some of the many wrongs of the justice system. Listen as more details of this bill are explained in thisRead More
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In this awkward interview, I got to chat with my husband about his hip replacement surgeries. It was informative and funny, and I doubt I will ever be able to convince him to do it again. I give him credit for trying it at least once. Love and Merry Christmas from the Woods.
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