Your heart is racing, your palms are sweating, your mouth has gone dry — it’s anxiety and it can be crippling. Dr. Denise opens up to share the anxiety she’s been feeling this week and how it’s one of the most common health challenges for children, teenagers and adults. Cathleen O’Toole joins Dr. Denise to look into how we can pick up on other’s energy fields, how today’s children have a much greater awareness of anxiety and what to do about it all of it.
The last show was so powerful discussing Race, Class, Agenda, UNITY and the POWER OF LOVE with Author and Tech Founder Chris Gordon that we just kept going….
This is part 2…
Chris and I do a deep dive on his innovative Wait4me App inspired by his trip to the DMV that has gotten the attention of the United Nations!
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Chris Gordon is the Founder of the App Wait4me and a Published Author, of the book Fishing With God. Father, Philosopher, Philanthropist, Change Agent and zeitgeist. Born and raised in NY, cultured and cured in LA. Chris has traveled the world; touching, connecting lives, empowering the financially disenfranchised and examining the human condition through the mediums of; Technology and Media.
Let’s discuss Race, Class, Agenda, UNITY and the POWER OF LOVE with Author and Tech Founder Chris Gordon:
Chris Gordon is the Founder of the App Wait4me and a Published Author, of the book Fishing With God. Father, Philosopher, Philanthropist, Change Agent and zeitgeist. Born and raised in NY, cultured and cured in LA. Chris has traveled the world; touching, connecting lives, empowering the financially disenfranchised and examining the human condition through the mediums of; Technology and Media.
Visionary J French’s healing through music ascension path will blow you away…
J French’s first album without profanity, Good Karma is the result of deep introspection and therapy. “I didn’t write one word on this album”, says French. “I freestyled everything. I also had a therapist the whole time to make sure my heart and mind were in the right place.”
J French’s Journey Right Here:
Dallas Rap star J French Returns With New Album ‘Good Karma’
On the heels of presenting Tiffany Haddish the “Inspiration To Youth Award” for the 42nd Young Artist Academy Awards, Dallas rap star J French returns with his new album Good Karma. Featuring the single “Narcissist“, the Amazon #1 best seller and top #10 iTunes chart album, Good Karma serves as the rapper’s fourth full-length album, following 2020’s JAGG. As his first album without profanity, Good Karma is the result of deep introspection and therapy. “I didn’t write one word on this album”, says French. “I freestyled everything. I also had a therapist the whole time to make sure my heart and mind were in the right place.”
“This album comes from a dark place. The pandemic and the state of the music industry that prioritizes money over talent and great art left me feeling dejected, slept on and overlooked. I wanted to quit, but I was also inspired by how my music seemed to touch people. That mixed bag was so fueling that I ignored everything around me and got to work. ‘Good Karma’ was made to inspire the creative side of everyone in spite of the allure of clout and capitalism. This album tells the story of an artist who gives themself to the world through their art. As a result of their benevolence, they’re blessed and get back what they gave. Thus, the creative process, for me, is about what you give more than what you get from it. I hope people hear this album and believe in themselves more; understand that they too can get out of a dark place by focusing on giving rather than receiving.” – J French
MORE ABOUT J FRENCH:
Jaguar French (or J French for short) is a renowned rapper, multi-instrument alist, producer, fashion designer, mental health advocate and public speaker from Oklahoma City. The son of four-time Grammy-winning percussionist and vocalist Brother Num, French received formal percussion training from his father early on. He eventually went on to master the cornet, piano, xylophone, violin, and cello by middle school. French’s first rap was written to Devin The Dude‘s “Don’t Wait” at age 12. As he wrote more rhymes and performed them aloud, French quickly discovered that rap was the perfect remedy for his severe speech impediment (a stuttering problem that prevented French from speaking in public between the age of 7 and 10).
Now, with over 50 million streams, French has successfully garnered a strong regional following that spans Texas, Oklahoma, and LA. Currently based in Dallas, Texas, French has worked with Grammy Award-winning producer Jah Born (of Erykah Badu‘s official band RC & The Gritz), Yella Beezy, and more.
With cable news buzzing about the very latest in what’s happening on the border of Ukraine and Russia, some of us might be asking ourselves, is it acceptable not to care? Dr. Denise and Cathleen tackle the question of how much news to consume, when to listen and when to tune out. Dr. Denise introduces us to her Yelp-style “Check-out-o-meter,” strategic sanity and the power of her Shhhhh Moment. From a tidy bed to which apps to mute, the team gives concrete advice for healing while still opening your ears to the world.
Pay attention to the organic times when your children bring up their favorite music artist, athlete, or social media influencer’s journey of health and well-being. We have a NO SHAME Policy about mental wellness at our house and create safe spaces to discuss addiction, sex, and all things health and happiness.
Today’s ride to school was an EPIC OPPORTUNITY to do a DEEP DIVE on Addiction:
Best selling author of “From Bounced Checks to Private Jets”, Latina of Influence 2020, serial entrepreneur Hazel Ortega and I discuss the Power of LOVE and what she calls her PUSHY ANGELS in this inspiring episode of Diva Discussions!
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Hazel G. Ortega is a leading expert in vocational rehabilitation for injured workers. As a formerly injured worker herself, she understands the importance of providing hope, resources, and services to injured workers. She knows first-hand how education changes people’s lives and keeps families together.
Ms. Ortega’s great passion is helping injured workers find joy and new ways of life after an injury. After her own injury, she fought to get an education that would lead her to the life of her dreams. As a single mother, it was incredibly challenging to take classes and care for her children, but she went full speed ahead to complete her bachelor’s degree.
Later, Ms. Ortega earned her master’s degree in Educational Psychology and proceeded to open the Ortega Counseling Center in 2001, ensuring the delight of her clients by fighting for their rights to education. She has owned nearly one dozen businesses, including one of LA’s Top Restaurants, The Nixon in Whittier, CA, and the designer sensation, Savvy Socks.
In addition to her professional successes, Ms. Ortega created the non-profit organization, Angels for Injured Workers, AIW was created to bring financial assistance and hope to families after an injury, which is often a sudden but lengthy period. Specific activities workshops, holiday experiences, and financial assistance for basic needs (food, shelter, and utilities).
In her Amazon #1 Best-Selling book, “From Bounced Checks to Private Jets,” Hazel shares her journey and guides the reader through the formula she discovered to live the life of her dreams and help others do the same.
On this episode of the Dr. Denise Show, Dr. Denise and Cathleen examine the different ways people love. From the five love languages to scavenger hunts to communicating about playful romance the message is: you get to love in a way that honors yourself and that is respectful to others. Lazy in Love? Dr. Denise talks about how to challenge yourself, spice it up and incorporate a multi-sensory approach to love.
Self-love and positive self-talk play prominently as the team discusses teaching about love in parenting. We learn about the term Strategically Single and some of the factors to consider when deciding whether to couple up. We talk about shhhhhhhh, Shush Time, and the benefits of a mindful pause in relationships.
Questions to ponder: “Did you feel respected? How can I help you? What do you need? How can I be there for you?”
This show is all about Awareness & Mental Health STIGMA BUSTING and filled with Tips & INSPIRATION:
Michelle Hammer is a Schizophrenia Activist and spends her time passionately fighting stigma. She is an NYC native featured in the WebMD documentary Voices, which was nominated for a Tribeca X Award at the Tribeca Film Festival 2018. Michelle was diagnosed with schizophrenia at 22 after a misdiagnosis of bipolar at age 18. At 27, Michelle decided to use her artistic talents and fearless personality to do something that could benefit the mental health community. In May 2015, she founded a mental health-focused clothing brand. Schizophrenic.NYC is a clothing brand with the mission of reducing stigma by starting conversations about mental health. Michelle has also been featured in many publications such as Mashable, The Daily Mail, Stylist, and Buzzfeed.
There are reasons to CELEBRATE when WE pay attention to our everyday AHA moments that are experienced by humility through vulnerability…
Mystery Diva and I do a DEEP DIVE on Embracing Your Warrior Spirit IN ACTION and the milestone of surpassing 45000 downloads of the Dr. Denise Show and the twists and turns that led to this MOMENT OF NOW!
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