It’s natural to feel sad.  But, how do you know when you’ve crossed the line from sadness to something more serious like depression?  Mental health advocate, hip-hop artist, and Founder of Peel Dem Layers Back, Archie Green shares with us the signs we need to look for to know when it’s time to seek help and the importance of building a loving and supportive community so that you don’t feel alone. Plus, he opens up about his own struggles and how sharing his gift of hip-hop music has not only been rewarding, but also therapeutic. Hip hop heals. Archie’s tale proves it. 

Find out more about Archie and to listen to his popular single, Layers: http://pdlb.org/

Learn to transform your life with Justin’s book, Stay Woke: http://www.staywokegiveback.com

After having our culture and freedoms stripped from us during slavery, African-Americans have always struggled to define wellness within the context of the American majority. Let’s be honest, the odds have been stacked against us, which contributes to many of the health- and wellness-related issues our community faces.  In this third episode of our series ‘Forward’, we explore ways to promote not just physical, but emotional and mental health in 2020 and beyond. Join us as speaker, entrepreneur and mindfulness expert, Nicole Cardoza, explains how TRUE wellness goes beyond just the amount of exercise we get and what we eat, and teaches us how we can define wellness on our terms.

Find more about Reclamation Ventures, funding, and grant opportunities for wellness entrepreneurs: https://www.reclamationventures.co/

To order Justin’s newly released book, Stay Woke, visit: http://www.staywokegiveback.com

The holiday season can trigger different emotions in all of us. Creator of the Curvy, Curly, Conscious movement and online mega-influencer, Shelah Marie joins us to talk about how she learned to redefine the holidays for herself after bouts of loneliness and abandonment. Now, she’s teaching you how to find your peace and “happy” in the midst of all of the holiday madness. Plus she has a special offer you don’t want to miss just for the Motivation for Black People family!

Follow Shelah on Instagram at: @theshelahmarie

To find out more about Shelah’s course visit: holidaythriveguide.com and use code MOTIVATION for an exclusive discount

After her life began to spiral out of control following a series of physical, psychological and emotional battles, Mecca Elliot, Founder of spiritual sanctuary Lighthaus, decided to take matters into her own hands and seek healing for her personal challenges. For four months she became engulfed in conscious living, rediscovered herself and emerged healed from all of her ailments. Mecca encourages us all to find the courage to seek our own spiritual path that is in alignment with our soul’s journey. We don’t have to choose, and finding the balance between our religious and spiritual practices is how we discover an authentic path to connecting with our higher power and becoming the best version of ourselves. 

To find out more about Mecca, follow her on Instagram at: @mecca.elliot

Visit Mecca online: http://www.Weightlessmeditation.com 

Ever thought about going to therapy but not sure how to find the right person? Or not sure if you really need it? This episode will change everything. Learn to identify if and when you need therapy and how to find the perfect therapist from our guest Jamaal Crone, Licensed Professional Counselor and mental health advocate for both communities of color and the LGBTQ community. Learn how to express your emotions and how to take the steps necessary to managing your anxiety and stress.