IN MY HEAD with Jay Blessed

As Jay Blessed draws near to a podcast milestone, she prepares her Jay Birds for her upcoming break. Listen as she explores her thoughts on a wide variety of people, topics and lessons.  SIGN UP for the Jay Blessed Media Newsletter HERE. Topics: Sign up for the JBM Newsletter Social media fast Be kinder to yourself Preserve the good friendships Unlearn to learn Check your head Follow @HEADwithJB and @RaiseTheRug  What lessons have you learned during lockdown? Let us know by using the official hashtag #HEADwithJB to share your thoughts on social media. Listen to IN MY HEAD with Jay Blessed on Apple Podcast, Google Play, Stitcher, TuneIn, Soundcloud, Spotify and now on Pandora!   PLEASE SUBSCRIBE, DOWNLOAD, SHARE, LEAVE A POSITIVE RATING AND COMMENT!    Click to follow and tag Jay Blessed on social media: Twitter, Instagram, Facebook.   Make sure to visit her official website www.JayBlessed.com – “A Human Experience From A Caribbean Perspective.”   This is a Jay Blessed Media LLC. Production.

Based in Trinidad, Quincy D Ross is one of the nation's creative masterminds responsible for some local, regional and international advertising campaigns. The co-founder of Caribbean gastronomical platform - EatAhFood, and brains behind ChewDat, brought his artistic genius and whole self to Ep. 48: "Caribbean Content Creation." Jay and Q cover a range of topics including the creative struggle, Morvant uprising, caring for aging parents and choosing to stay in the Caribbean instead of migrating. Trini accent on 100 and laughs galore - get into this super relatable #HEADwithJB episode!  WATCH: Jay appears on Table 34’s “The Great Pelau Wars” It is always refreshing to hear Caribbean men speak on matters that personally affect them, including family life. QD doesn't hold back in this 66 minute interview, which covers... Topics: Morvant Uprising Trinidad 2020 Elections Lack of Respect Towards Creatives Creatives Fighting For Payments Downplaying One's Greatness  Being A Caretaker To Aging & Sick Parents  Single in The Caribbean QD's 5 Kitchen Must Haves Hilarious Rapid Fire Q&A   Resources: EatAhFood   ChewDat Pelau Wars Op-Ed on Morvant Uprising     How has your struggle been as a Caribbean creative? Let us know by using the official hashtag #HEADwithJB to share your thoughts on social media.   SIGN UP for the Jay Blessed Media Newsletter HERE.   Listen to IN MY HEAD with Jay Blessed on Apple Podcast, Google Play, Stitcher, TuneIn, Soundcloud, Spotify and now on Pandora!   PLEASE SUBSCRIBE, DOWNLOAD, SHARE, LEAVE A POSITIVE RATING AND COMMENT!    Click to follow and tag Jay Blessed on social media: Twitter, Instagram, Facebook.   Make sure to visit www.JayBlessed.com – “A Human Experience From A Caribbean Perspective.”   This is a Jay Blessed Media LLC. Production.  

Can women really have healthy relationships? Jay Blessed invited fellow Caribbean podcaster, K. Nicole Bent of the Oh Hell No podcast, to chop it up on Ep 47: “Girl Chat on Female Friendships.” The ladies discuss different types of female friendships. They also delve deep into toxic friendships, getting their hearts broken by sister friends and the importance of and maintaining healthy friendships. Jay encourages her Jay Birds to establish exit interviews when closing off a friendship to maintain peace and good karma. Listen to this uncensored and raw conversation as these two women prove that having a good sister friend is a powerful experience!   Check out Jay's appearance on K. Nicole’s “Side Talk” podcast, Episode 3: “Healthy Relationships... How Many of Us Have Them” HERE.   Follow K. Nicole and support her OH HELL NO podcast HERE.     Topics covered: Vibes Don’t Lie When A Sister Friend Breaks You Heart Good Girlfriends Don’t Ghost You Exit Interviews For Friendships Friendships vs Alliances Jay Shouts Out Some Amazing Women In Her Life   RELATED: Ep. 38: “A Girl Chat on Mental Health and Motherhood” with Shanna Lynch     Do you have a sister friend whose presence has empowered you and made your life better? Let us know by tagging their names and using the official hashtag #HEADwithJB to share your thoughts on social media.   SIGN UP for the Jay Blessed Media Newsletter HERE.   Listen to IN MY HEAD with Jay Blessed on Apple Podcast, Google Play, Stitcher, TuneIn, Soundcloud, Spotify and now on Pandora!   PLEASE SUBSCRIBE, DOWNLOAD, SHARE, LEAVE A POSITIVE RATING AND COMMENT!    Click to follow and tag Jay Blessed on social media: Twitter, Instagram, Facebook.   Make sure to visit her official website www.JayBlessed.com – “A Human Experience From A Caribbean Perspective.”   This is a Jay Blessed Media LLC. Production.

Jay Blessed hosted America's Psychologist, Dr. Jeff Gardere, in a recent conversation. This proud Haitian American doctor breaks down mental health in a light-hearted, comical and relatable way. In case you missed the 2nd SocaMom Summit, check out Ep. 46 "Conquering Emotional Exhaustion," where Dr. Jeff gives us actionable tools to be our best selves despite the chaos happening around us.  Topics covered:  Overcoming Emotional Fatigue Managing Stresses Caused By Work, Family & Society Psycho-Therapy & Alternatives To Mental Wealth  The Importance of Rest & Sleep Thriving As A Black Person In A Stressful Workplace A Call For Men To Be More Supportive of Their Women Ep. 46: "Conquering Emotional Exhaustion" (with Dr. Jeff Gardere) Watch the FULL VIDEO of Jay & Dr. Jeff at the SocaMom Summit HERE! Emotionally exhausted? How have you been managing your mental health during these chaotic times? Share their names with us by using the official hashtag #HEADwithJB to share your thoughts on social media.   SIGN UP for the Jay Blessed Media Newsletter HERE.   Listen to IN MY HEAD with Jay Blessed on Apple Podcast, Google Play, Stitcher, TuneIn, Soundcloud, Spotify and now on Pandora!   PLEASE SUBSCRIBE, DOWNLOAD, SHARE, LEAVE A POSITIVE RATING AND COMMENT!    Click to follow and tag Jay Blessed on social media: Twitter, Instagram, Facebook.   Make sure to visit her official website www.JayBlessed.com – “A Human Experience From A Caribbean Perspective.”   This is a Jay Blessed Media LLC. Production.

DISCLAIMER: Audio Quality is not stellar but the content is one of kind AND FUNNY. Jay Blessed invited her daughter Mimi Blessed to celebrate her 16th birthday on the #HEADwithJB podcast. This mother-daughter duo bring laughs as Mimi discusses being an American child who identifies as Caribbean in Ep. 45, “Raising A ‘Caribbean’ American Teen.” Listen to Mimi’s authentic Trini accent and hilarious commentary as we celebrate her Sweet 16! Ep. 45: "Raising A 'Caribbean' American Teen" (with Mimi Blessed) Jay Blessed shares the joy of her daughter with the Jay Birds, and invites them to celebrate Mimi Blessed on her official 16th birthday. Mimi talks being an American teen who loves her Caribbean culture, food, music and also shares her experience of being the daughter of a Caribbean mother. Listen with your kids and get some laughs! Are you raising a Caribbean American teen? Share their names with us by using the official hashtag #HEADwithJB to share your thoughts on social media.   SIGN UP for the Jay Blessed Media Newsletter HERE.   Listen to IN MY HEAD with Jay Blessed on Apple Podcast, Google Play, Stitcher, TuneIn, Sound-loud, Spotify and now on Pandora!   PLEASE SUBSCRIBE, DOWNLOAD, SHARE, LEAVE A POSITIVE RATING AND COMMENT!    Click to follow and tag Jay Blessed on social media: Twitter, Instagram, Facebook.   Make sure to visit her official website www.JayBlessed.com – “A Human Experience From A Caribbean Perspective.”   This is a Jay Blessed Media LLC. Production.  

Lt. Edwin Raymond is a Haitian American Brooklynite who is making a difference in his community. He rose to national fame as part of the NYPD12, a group of whistleblower cops who sued the NYPD for illegal arrest quotas, which was chronicled in the Sundance award-winning documentary, Crime + Punishment. In Ep. 44 "Be The Change You Want To See," Raymond gives us a look into his life as a Caribbean American man, a black man, a man in law enforcement and a man on a mission. Listen as he kicks it with the JAY BIRDS and officially announces his run for New York City Council, LIVE on #HEADwithJB!!!   Ep. 44: "Be The Change You Want To See" (with Lt. Edwin Raymond)   RESOURCES: Crime + Punishment Documentary ‘I Got Tired of Hunting Black and Hispanic People’ A Black Police Officer's Fight Against the N.Y.P.D. FBI warned of white supremacists in law enforcement 10 years ago. Has anything changed?   Who are the Caribbean American change makers in your community? Share their names with us by using the official hashtag #HEADwithJB to share your thoughts on social media.   SIGN UP for the Jay Blessed Media Newsletter HERE.   Listen to IN MY HEAD with Jay Blessed on Apple Podcast, Google Play, Stitcher, TuneIn, Soundcloud, Spotify and now on Pandora!   PLEASE SUBSCRIBE, DOWNLOAD, SHARE, LEAVE A POSITIVE RATING AND COMMENT!    Click to follow and tag Jay Blessed on social media: Twitter, Instagram, Facebook.   Make sure to visit her official website www.JayBlessed.com – “A Human Experience From A Caribbean Perspective.”   This is a Jay Blessed Media LLC. Production.  

DISCLAIMER: SENSITIVE SUBJECT MATTER. A black maî·tre d in a fine dining restaurant is equivalent to finding a unicorn but this Jamaican “hospitalitarian” has earned this coveted spot. George Thomas takes us on a journey of his life - full of trials and triumphs! His career in hospitality brings us to the intersection of race, culture, identity and manhood. Be prepared to laugh and cry in the episode Jay Blessed calls her “favorite to date!” Ep. 43: "I Am Not Your Slave" - My Life In Hospitality with George Thomas RESOURCES:  INDP RESTAURANT STABILIZATION FUND Restaurant COVID-19 Statistics NYC Restaurant Reopening Info    Are you a hospitality worker affected by COVID-19? Join the conversation using the official hashtag #HEADwithJB to share your thoughts on social media.   SIGN UP for the Jay Blessed Media Newsletter HERE.   Listen to IN MY HEAD with Jay Blessed on Apple Podcast, Google Play, Stitcher, TuneIn, Soundcloud, Spotify and now on Pandora!   PLEASE SUBSCRIBE, DOWNLOAD, SHARE, LEAVE A POSITIVE RATING AND COMMENT!    Click to follow and tag Jay Blessed on social media: Twitter, Instagram, Facebook.   Make sure to visit her official website www.JayBlessed.com – “A Human Experience From A Caribbean Perspective.”   This is a Jay Blessed Media LLC. Production.

The celebration of Caribbean American Heritage month continues with Eva Green Wilson aka SocaMom in Ep 42, “Keeping Caribbean Heritage Alive Through Online Storytelling.” This award winning blogger, content creator, Howard Law grad and “Socamom” gives us insight into her very full and creative life. What was meant to be a discussion on the power of blogging and Caribbean-inspired content, quickly evolved into a heart to heart sister-talk between friends discussing single parenthood to marriage, parenting gifted children, homeschooling, the stresses and joys of motherhood, the myth of work life balance and the complexities of being Caribbean American! Get into Episode 42!   The SocaMom Summit takes place June 12- 14th. Register today for this virtual conference via SocaMomSummit.com.   Check out Jay's session "Conquering Emotional Exhaustion During Societal Disruption," featuring Dr. Jeff Gardere on Sunday June 14th at 3:30pmET.    What’s your favorite Caribbean blog? Sound off by using the official hashtag #HEADwithJB to share your thoughts on social media.   SIGN UP for the Jay Blessed Media Newsletter HERE.   Listen to IN MY HEAD with Jay Blessed on Apple Podcast, Google Play, Stitcher, TuneIn, Soundcloud, Spotify and now on Pandora!   PLEASE SUBSCRIBE, DOWNLOAD, SHARE, LEAVE A POSITIVE RATING AND COMMENT!    Click to follow and tag Jay Blessed on social media: Twitter, Instagram, Facebook.   Make sure to visit her official website www.JayBlessed.com – “A Human Experience From A Caribbean Perspective.”   This is a Jay Blessed Media LLC. Production.

June is Caribbean American Heritage Month and "IN MY HEAD with Jay Blessed" kicks off a special series focused on extraordinary individuals of Caribbean heritage, who are making valuable contributions to American society. Up first is Dr. Aletha Maybank, first ever Chief Equity Officer and VP at the American Medical Association. Dr. Maybank talks about her Antiguan background; being a black physician in American; dives deeply into COVID-19's impact on our minds and our children; and breaks down her fight towards dismantling systemic biases and providing health equity. Get into Ep. 41: "A Discussion on Health Equity."    RESOURCES: Dr. Maybank Q&A with Oprah on COVID-19 impact on minorities (4/15) AMA Announces New COVID-19 Health Equity Resources The Coronavirus Was an Emergency Until Trump Found Out Who Was Dying The Pandemic’s Missing Data- NYT Op-Ed by Dr. Maybank Top physician orgs urge COVID-19 mortality by race, ethnicity (4/8) States tracking COVID-19 race and ethnicity data (updated 5/22) Why racial and ethnic data on COVID-19’s impact is badly needed (by Dr. Maybank – 4/8)   Join in the conversation by using the official hashtag #HEADwithJB to share your thoughts on social media.   SIGN UP for the Jay Blessed Media Newsletter HERE.   Listen to IN MY HEAD with Jay Blessed on Apple Podcast, Google Play, Stitcher, TuneIn, Soundcloud, Spotify and now on Pandora!   PLEASE SUBSCRIBE, DOWNLOAD, SHARE, LEAVE A POSITIVE RATING AND COMMENT!    Click to follow and tag Jay Blessed on social media: Twitter, Instagram, Facebook.   Make sure to visit her official website www.JayBlessed.com – “A Human Experience From A Caribbean Perspective.”   This is a Jay Blessed Media LLC. Production.      

Black People Are Exhausted. Cities across the U.S. are presently experiencing civil unrest as angry citizens express their outrage over the latest police killing of George Floyd, another unarmed black man. Senator Kevin Parker (D) kept it 100 in this uncut discussion on systemic racism, the killing of innocent black and brown people, black empowerment and even leaves us with actionable items. Listen as Senator Parker gives us much to think about, including his statement, “George Floyd’s blood is on our hands.” Get into Bonus Episode #3 AND SHARE THIS!    Our discussion on race, mental health and black power included: COVID 19’s effects on Small Businesses Amy Cooper / Christian Cooper George Floyd / Eric Garner NYPD West Indian American Day Carnival Association (WIADCA) Black Power and the importance of Malcolm X The Reopening of New York Managing Your Mental Health as a Leader Suggested Books by Senator Parker: The Autobiography of Malcolm X: As Told to Alex Haley Parable of The Sower Octavia Butler The Destruction of Black Civilization by Chancellor Williams Are you an exhausted black person? Sound off by using the official hashtag #HEADwithJB to share your thoughts on social media.   SIGN UP for the Jay Blessed Media Newsletter HERE.   Listen to IN MY HEAD with Jay Blessed on Apple Podcast, Google Play, Stitcher, TuneIn, Soundcloud, Spotify and now on Pandora!   PLEASE SUBSCRIBE, DOWNLOAD, SHARE, LEAVE A POSITIVE RATING AND COMMENT!    Click to follow and tag Jay Blessed on social media: Twitter, Instagram, Facebook.   Make sure to visit her official website www.JayBlessed.com – “A Human Experience From A Caribbean Perspective.”   This is a Jay Blessed Media LLC. Production.

Frantz Metellus passed the NY State Bar, started his own law firm & Rustik Tavern, and was living his best life…until his work with one client changed his life! During the Subprime Mortgage Crisis, Frantz was arrested by the FBI as part of a mortgage fraud scheme. Not one to be defined by his mistakes, this proud Haitian-American father reminds the Jay Birds that, "it ain't about your fall, its all about your get up!” Listen to this riveting account of Frantz’s journey on Ep. 40: “I Am More Than My Mistakes.” Support Rustik Tavern and their staff during these COVID19 times by ordering online HERE. References: [VIDEO] An Intimate Discussion on Mental Health In The Caribbean Ep. 14: “I Am More Than My Mistake.” (with Alicia Ifill) Ep. 31: “Vibing With Brooklyn Borough President – Hon. Eric Adams”   Ever made a mistake you thought you’d never recover from? Use the official hashtag #HEADwithJB to share your thoughts on social media.   SIGN UP for the Jay Blessed Media Newsletter HERE.   Listen to IN MY HEAD with Jay Blessed on Apple Podcast, Google Play, Stitcher, TuneIn, Soundcloud, Spotify and now on Pandora!   PLEASE SUBSCRIBE, DOWNLOAD, SHARE, LEAVE A POSITIVE RATING AND COMMENT!    Click to follow and tag Jay Blessed on social media: Twitter, Instagram, Facebook.   Make sure to visit her official website www.JayBlessed.com – “A Human Experience From A Caribbean Perspective.”   This is a Jay Blessed Media LLC. Production.  

Many people are experiencing high levels of stress and fatigue  under these unprecedented conditions. It is perfectly normal to feel mentally and physically exhausted, and to lack the energy and desire to perform work tasks or even be intimate with your partner. On Ep. 39: " "Excuse Me While I Take A Break," Jay unpacks the present climate, dispels the need to be busy during this COVID19 season, talks about masturbation and also discusses her latest piece on motherhood. Get your life together as Jay reminds us to be easy with ourselves. After all, it's a pandemic, not a productivity contest! READ: Motherhood Is Hard As F*ck! Overcoming Mommy Guilt. Are you stressed out and exhausted during this pandemic? Use the official hashtag #HEADwithJB to share your thoughts on social media.   SIGN UP for the Jay Blessed Media Newsletter HERE.   Listen to IN MY HEAD with Jay Blessed on Apple Podcast, Google Play, Stitcher, TuneIn, Soundcloud, Spotify and now on Pandora!   PLEASE SUBSCRIBE, DOWNLOAD, SHARE, LEAVE A POSITIVE RATING AND COMMENT!    Click to follow and tag Jay Blessed on social media: Twitter, Instagram, Facebook.   Make sure to visit her official website www.JayBlessed.com – “A Human Experience From A Caribbean Perspective.”   This is a Jay Blessed Media LLC. Production.

Mother’s Day 2020 is upon us and for many the day brings a sense of celebration, for others a sense of dread. Jay invited one of her dearest friends to the #HEADwithJB podcast to have a girl chat on mental health and motherhood. Jay Birds, get into this conversation with Jay and Shanna Lynch. READ: I Don’t Hate My Mother, I Just Prefer To Stay Away From Her! Ep. 38: “A Girl Chat on Mental Health and Motherhood” with Shanna Lynch. Shanna Lynch is a first-generation Caribbean American, born to Bajan parents. In Ep. 38: “A Girl Chat on Mental Health and Motherhood” these best friends cover a range of topics such as being a single mother, Caribbean parenting, elder care, the hardships of motherhood and waiting for the right guy! As Shanna packs up her life to take care of her aging mom, we see how selfless it is to be a nurturer and to be a mom! Be on the lookout for a new blog post on Mother's Day 2020 from Jay Blessed on JAYBLESSED.com! How are you navigating your mental health and motherhood? Use the official hashtag #HEADwithJB to share your thoughts on social media.   SIGN UP for the Jay Blessed Media Newsletter HERE.   Listen to IN MY HEAD with Jay Blessed on Apple Podcast, Google Play, Stitcher, TuneIn, Soundcloud, Spotify and now on Pandora!      PLEASE SUBSCRIBE, DOWNLOAD, SHARE, LEAVE A POSITIVE RATING AND COMMENT!  Click to follow and tag Jay Blessed on social media: Twitter, Instagram, Facebook. Make sure to visit her official website www.JayBlessed.com – “A Human Experience From A Caribbean Perspective.”   This is a Jay Blessed Media LLC. Production. 

It’s been a while since Jay had an intimate conversation with her Jay Birds! So, in Ep. 37: “How Are You Really Feeling?” - your favorite Caribbean podcaster chops it up solo...from her closet! April was solely focused on COVID19 and its effects and Jay closes off the month on a lighter note by exploring her feelings, giving an immigration update, and sharing her “7 Fun Things To Do While On Lockdown.” Check out this light-hearted episode, as Jay Blessed delivers this Caribbean-infused podcast, in a way only she can!   How are you really feeling? Use the official hashtag #HEADwithJB to share your thoughts on social media.    CLICK HERE to leave a 5-STAR review on Apple Podcasts. LINKS: Dear Sophie: How will President Trump’s order ‘suspending immigration’ affect me? Sign up for Mercari and get $10 off your first purchase. Here's Jay’s invitation link: https://merc.li/qcc7cfb Join Jay on Poshmark, her favorite app to buy & sell fashion. Save up to 70% off top brands! For a limited time, use her code MRSALLEYNE to save $10: https://posh.mk/3uT0SMcg45   Listen to IN MY HEAD with Jay Blessed on Apple Podcast, Google Play, Stitcher, TuneIn, Soundcloud, Spotify, and now on Pandora!    PLEASE SUBSCRIBE, DOWNLOAD, SHARE, LEAVE A POSITIVE RATING AND COMMENT!  Click to follow and tag Jay Blessed on social media: Twitter, Instagram, Facebook. Make sure to visit her official website www.JayBlessed.com – “A Human Experience From A Caribbean Perspective.”   This is a Jay Blessed Media LLC. Production. 

Many parents are having a difficult time home-schooling their children. However, remote learning can be just as, if not more, frustrating for the child. In Ep 36: “Saving Our Children And Their Education During A Pandemic,” Dr. Nadia Lopez walks us through the challenges affecting most New York City public schools, especially those in impoverished neighborhoods, like Brownsville. Dr. Lopez highlights the hardships of homeschooling, discusses IEP / SETSS students, identifies the weaknesses and inequities in our educational system, challenges the public to be more active in elections, and offers sound advice to discouraged parents. Dr. Lopez even leaves Jay speechless in this powerful episode.   Ep. 36: "Saving Our Children and Their Education During A Pandemic" with Dr. Nadia Lopez   Dr. Nadia Lopez of Mott Hall Bridges Academy gives us inside access to the challenges our children, educators, and schools are facing during and after this pandemic. As a fellow parent of Latinx and Caribbean descent, this NYC school leader is overcoming her own personal mental health experience and is still championing for her scholars to maintain access to their education. As COVID19 continues to wreak havoc on the weaknesses in our community, students in poor areas could fall prey to generational issues if we do not provide educational resources and emotional support. Dr. Lopez shines a bright light on how we can prioritize our children’s education and strategize our collective voices to make valuable changes in the educational system, that disproportionately affect black and brown children.   Resources: Dr. Nadia Lopez's... State of the Village Address TED TALK: Why open a school? To close a prison. BOOK: The Bridge to Brilliance: How One Principal in a Tough Community Is Inspiring the World  Autism Resource: Sailing Autistic Seas Please Fill Out The 2020 Census HERE.    Have you been having difficulty with your child’s remote learning? Use the official hashtag #HEADwithJB to share your thoughts on social media.   Listen to IN MY HEAD with Jay Blessed on Apple Podcast, Google Play, Stitcher, TuneIn, Soundcloud, Spotify and now on Pandora!    PLEASE SUBSCRIBE, DOWNLOAD, SHARE, LEAVE A POSITIVE RATING AND COMMENT!  Click to follow and tag Jay Blessed on social media: Twitter, Instagram, Facebook. Make sure to visit her official website www.JayBlessed.com – “A Human Experience From A Caribbean Perspective.”   This is a Jay Blessed Media LLC. Production. 

DISCLAIMER: Ep. 35 “A Pandemic Survival Story” contains sensitive subject matter. With over 10,000 deaths and counting in New York due to COVID19, an executive at a major Brooklyn hospital shares his first-hand experience with the dreaded virus. Khari Edwards, VP of External Affairs at Brookdale Hospital Medical Center, joins Jay on Ep. 35 to discuss the realities of what’s happening in New York and to share how he looked his own mortality in the face, as he fought not being a death statistic.   Ep. 35 “A Pandemic Survival Story with Khari Edwards”   Lockdown is beginning to take a mental hold as the constant sounds of sirens become the daily soundtrack of New York City. On Ep. 35 “A Pandemic Survival Story,” Jay shares current Covid19 data and information before she is joined by the first VP of color at Brookdale Hospital Medical Center. Khari Edwards’ perspective from the administrative level at one of the hardest-hit hospitals is invaluable. However, his personal battle with coronavirus gives us an inside view on what COVID19 does to the body, mind, spirit and even relationships. Listen and share this emotionally raw episode, as we also acknowledge the mental health effects of this pandemic and honor those who have died a lonely death – those whose bodies still lay in trailers outside of hospitals. Edwards delivers a deeply heartfelt address to those grieving, that will surely remind you to be grateful for your gift of life.   Check out Jay Blessed’s panel “An Intimate Discussion of Mental Health In The Caribbean Community” from the recently concluded virtual SocaMom Summit, HERE.     Have you lost a loved one due to the novel coronavirus? Use the official hashtag #HEADwithJB to share your thoughts on social media.   “What’s Playing In Jay’s Head: Rise Up by Andra Day.    RESOURCES: Testing for COVID-19 Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA) CNN: Inside a Brooklyn hospital that is overwhelmed with Covid-19 patients and deaths NBC: Dr. Fauci: We Have to ‘Focus on Getting Resources’ to Vulnerable African-American Communities The Caribbean Immigrant Victims Of Covid-19   Listen to IN MY HEAD with Jay Blessed on Apple Podcast, Google Play, Stitcher, TuneIn, Soundcloud, Spotify and now on Pandora!      PLEASE SUBSCRIBE, DOWNLOAD, SHARE, LEAVE A POSITIVE RATING AND COMMENT!  Click to follow and tag Jay Blessed on social media: Twitter, Instagram, Facebook. Make sure to visit her official website www.JayBlessed.com – “A Human Experience From A Caribbean Perspective.”   This is a Jay Blessed Media LLC. Production.   

Millions of people are trying to make sense of their new reality caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Restricted movement, quarantine, and social distancing are causing many to experience anxiety, sadness, frustration, anger, isolation, depression and grief. In Ep. 34, Seneca Williams, LMHC, joins Jay Blessed in a discussion on how we can grieve our old normal while taking control of our mental health during these unprecedented and uncertain times. Ep. 34: "Managing Your Mental Health During A Pandemic" with Seneca Williams, LMHC Hailing from St. Vincent, Seneca Williams, LMHC, shares her life's story, as she walks us down the path that led her to become a licensed mental health counselor and professional coach. In Ep. 34: "Managing Your Mental Health During A Pandemic,” Seneca delivers helpful tips to surviving this pandemic.  She covers: Growing Up In A Seemingly Perfect Yet Toxic Home. Walking Away From An Accident That Should’ve Killed Her. Therapy In The Caribbean Community. Identifying Anxiety Signs and Symptoms. 5 Tips To Managing Your Mental Health During A Pandemic. Plea To Those Presently In A Very Dark Place. Seneca Williams is available for online therapy in Florida, New York, and New Jersey. For more information visit www.senecawilliams.com.   THE SOCAMOM® SUMMIT: On April 10th and 11th, The SocaMom® Summit will virtually engage and empower Caribbean people across the diaspora, with online panels and discussions from some of the Caribbean’s leading voices and creative minds. Learn more and register for FREE — HERE!   Need someone to talk to while you cope through these tough times? Check out these resources:  NY's COVID-19 Mental Health Hotline. For FREE emotional support, consultation, and referral to a provider, call 1-844-863-9314   NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) COVID-19 Information & Resources HERE.  Suicide Prevention Lifeline. Free 24/7 assistance via 1-800-273-8255 or online at https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/  NYC Well is providing FREE digital mental health resources for the duration of the COVID-19 pandemic HERE. Or call 1-888-NYC-WELL (1-888-692-9355) or Text WELL to 65173. Contact your personal health insurance providers for referrals and guidelines on online therapy.      PLEASE SUBSCRIBE, DOWNLOAD, SHARE, LEAVE A POSITIVE RATING AND COMMENT!  Click to follow and tag Jay Blessed on social media: Twitter, Instagram, Facebook. Make sure to visit her official website www.JayBlessed.com – “A Human Experience From A Caribbean Perspective.”   This is a Jay Blessed Media LLC. Production. 

DISCLAIMER: Episode 33 "Stay Home and Save Lives" represents the opinions of Jay Blessed and her guests. The content here should not be taken as medical advice. The content here is for informational purposes only, and because each person is so unique, please consult your healthcare professional for any medical questions.   Episode 33: "Stay Home and Save Lives with Dr. Cindy Duke"   We have an invisible threat that is ravaging the world's population and upending global healthcare systems. On Episode 33 "Stay Home and Save Lives," Jay gets helpful information and updates from Dr. Cindy M. Duke (find her credentials HERE) on the novel Coronavirus.   Tobago-born, Dr. Cindy Duke returns to #HeadwithJB to discuss the coronavirus pandemic and its effects, with strict instructions to all listeners to "stay home" and follow state mandates to avoid the spread of the (COVID-19) disease.   She covers: What is Coronavirus - (COVID-19). Identifying (COVID-19) symptoms. When should one go to the hospital? Healthcare workers who are high risk. Why is it necessary to stay home? Being careful of the internet's "at home" remedies. Ways to boost our immune systems. Covid19 and pregnancy.   We apologize for the choppy phone call/audio in this episode. The information was too invaluable to withhold.   CARIBBEAT: Caribbean-Americans step up to help New York cope in the COVID-19 crisis (Jay Blessed feature)   How has Covid19 affected your life? Use the official hashtag #HEADwithJB to join the conversation on social media.   There’s currently no vaccine to prevent coronavirus disease (COVID-19). You can protect yourself and help prevent spreading the virus to others if you:  Wash your hands regularly for 20 seconds, with soap and water or alcohol-based hand rub Cover your nose and mouth with a disposable tissue or flexed elbow when you cough or sneeze Do not touch your eyes, nose, or mouth if your hands are not clean Avoid close contact (1 meter or 3 feet) with people who are unwell Stay home and self-isolate from others in the household if you feel unwell   PLEASE SUBSCRIBE, DOWNLOAD, SHARE, LEAVE A POSITIVE RATING AND COMMENT!  Click to follow and tag Jay Blessed on social media: Twitter, Instagram, Facebook. Make sure to visit her official website www.JayBlessed.com – “A Human Experience From A Caribbean Perspective.”   This is a Jay Blessed Media LLC. Production. 

Episode 32 was recorded in late February 2020. Jay begins by delivering a special address on the podcast's delay and the current global health pandemic - Coronavirus (COVID-19). Despite March being a month of the unexpected, it's still Women’s History Month and we’re celebrating esteemed attorney and legal analyst, Midwin Charles, Esq.  Ep 32: Celebrating Women’s History with MIDWIN CHARLES, Esq. First-generation Haitian-American Attorney Midwin Charles shares her head and heart, in a very rare interview on her full life. Laced in vibrancy and sincerity, Midwin takes us on her journey of growing up in Brooklyn in the 80’s; her challenging college years; landing then leaving her dream job; to being her own boss! Listen as this confident career woman shares her insight on various and sensitive topics, even gets honest about dating, and inspires us all to get and stay on our grind!  Topics covered: Growing up Haitian, Surviving and Thriving In A Single Parent Household, Career-Driven Mindset, Respectability Politics, Diversity, Inclusion and Equity, Black Women and Equal Pay, Pet To Threat, Imposter Syndrome, Gayle King and Cancel Culture, Oprah and The Black Community, Harvey Weinstein’s Verdict (which was breaking news during our recording) Elections 2020, and... Dating (and Relationships) as a Successful Black Woman! Also, check out Midwin’s Rapid Fire responses in reference to a few Caribbean women.   What’s Playing In Jay’s Head: "Golden" - Jill Scott  Listen to IN MY HEAD with Jay Blessed on Apple Podcast, Google Play, Stitcher, TuneIn, Soundcloud, Spotify and now on Pandora!    PLEASE SUBSCRIBE, DOWNLOAD, SHARE, LEAVE A POSITIVE RATING AND COMMENT!  Click to follow and tag Jay Blessed on social media: Twitter, Instagram, Facebook. Make sure to visit her official website www.JayBlessed.com – “A Human Experience From A Caribbean Perspective.”   This is a Jay Blessed Media LLC. production. 

In honor of Black History Month, Brooklyn’s Borough President, Hon. Eric L. Adams, sat down with award-winning Caribbean podcaster Jay Blessed in a rare conversation on his prismatic personal life, controversial career as a 22-year NYPD veteran, challenging political rise and his passionate pursuit to be the next Mayor of New York City. Despite the traumatic experience of being innocently arrested and beaten by cops at 15 years old, along with his younger brother, Adams chose to become an NYPD officer to be the change he wanted to see in his community, by using his voice and service as a form of therapy. The 2021 NYC Mayoral Candidate and formidable frontrunner shares his vulnerability in this unconventional and transparent podcast interview. Though some might consider him pugnacious, controversial and a firebrand, Adams shares that his dedication towards being a rebellious public servant has been deeply rooted in disrupting and correcting unfair, unjust and unhealthy societal norms. Jay Blessed skillfully leads this 63 minute light-hearted yet complex conversation, packed with raw emotions and covering a range of topics such as: Mental Health, Mindfulness, Police Brutality, Public Safety, Immigration Issues and Reform, Voting Rights, Diabetes, Food Justice, School Nutrition, Plant-Based Health, African American Men’s Health. Affordable Housing, Gentrification, Real Estate Fraud, Homelessness, Women’s Rights, Women’s Equal Pay, Corruption Scandals, Race-Based Brutality, Caribbean-American Issues. Adams brings his receipts as he declares, “I didn’t go into the police department because I wanted to, I went into the police department because I was called to. I’m not running for Mayor because I want to, I’m running for Mayor because I’m called to!” Get some laughs, learn something new and get to know the man behind the titles, as we get inside the head of the Borough President and, possibly, next Mayor of New York City!   Do you believe Eric Adams has what it takes to be the next Mayor of New York City? Use the official hashtag #HeadwithJB and share your thoughts with us on social media.   “What’s Playing In Jay’s Head: "Say It Loud, I'm Black and I'm Proud" by James Brown  Listen to IN MY HEAD with Jay Blessed on Apple Podcast, Google Play, Stitcher, TuneIn, Soundcloud, Spotify and now on Pandora!    PLEASE SUBSCRIBE, DOWNLOAD, SHARE, LEAVE A POSITIVE RATING AND COMMENT!  Click to follow and tag Jay Blessed on social media: Twitter, Instagram, Facebook. Make sure to visit her official website www.JayBlessed.com – “A Human Experience From A Caribbean Perspective.”   In My Head Soundtrack by Venor Yard.  Jay Blessed Media & KSAP Production.  (NOTE: This interview was recorded in December 2019 for the 2020 season.)

After two months hiatus, Jay Blessed returns for the 2020 season of In My Head. She updates her listeners on what they've missed and lays the forecast for this year in podcasting. The unexpectedly painful death of Kobe Bryant takes center-stage, as Jay uses this global loss to expound on the topic of "Legacy" while challenging her listeners to view their lives after death, by being conscious of the decisions they make today and how it will affect those they love. Venor Yard (@venormusic) joins #HeadwithJB’s first episode of 2020 and shares his perspective on many things related to being the editing mind behind the podcast, to his philosophical approach to life and legacy. Filled with the usual uncensored banter and laughter the Jay Birds have grown to love, Jay Blessed and IN MY HEAD is back and ready to conquer 2020 with healthy conversations focused on strengthening our mental health.   Five Ways To Define Legacy and Leadership. 1.  Identity and Values 2.  Guiding Foundational  Principles                        3.  Courage and Risk-Taking 4.  Genuine Care to Advance Others 5.  Responsibility and Accountability Adapted from: 5 Ways A Legacy-Driven Mindset Will Define Your Leadership by Glen Llopis, via Forbes.   Will you be making a concerted effort to focus on the positive legacy you leave behind? Use the official hashtag #HEADwithJB to join the conversation on social media.    “What’s Playing In Jay’s Head:” Toast by Grammy Award-winning reggae phenom, Koffee.   Listen to IN MY HEAD with Jay Blessed on Apple Podcast, Google Play, Stitcher, TuneIn, Soundcloud, Spotify and now on Pandora!    PLEASE SUBSCRIBE, DOWNLOAD, SHARE, LEAVE A POSITIVE RATING AND COMMENT!  Click to follow and tag Jay Blessed on social media: Twitter, Instagram, Facebook. Make sure to visit her official website www.JayBlessed.com – “A Human Experience From A Caribbean Perspective.”   In My Head Soundtrack by Venor Yard.  Jay Blessed Media & KSAP Production. 

In the final episode of the IN MY HEAD 2019 season, Jay Blessed puts the year in review. Oh, what a year it has been! She has found a heightened level of self-awareness, a deeper place of healing and a higher sense of purpose. Showing love to her #HeadwithJB first season’s guests, she also acknowledges some of the people in her life and encourages her listeners to shake off 2019 and mentally prepare for 2020. Jay makes bold declarations for the year ahead and is flooded with emotions - sharing her heart in a way only she can. This is how you rock 6 months of podcasting!  Prepare for 2020 with 7 of Jay's favorite resources: Zen as F*ck: A Journal for Practicing the Mindful Art of Not Giving a Sh*t (Zen as F*ck Journals) Prayer Journal for Women: 52 Week Scripture, Devotional & Guided Prayer Journal Becoming: A Guided Journal for Discovering Your Voice A Year of Miracles: Daily Devotions and Reflections Destiny Journal: Recording Your Path to a Life of Divine Order Healing, Blessings, and Freedom: 365-Day Devotional and Journal Soar! Study Guide: Build Your Vision from the Ground Up   “What’s Playing In Jay’s Head:” Classic Soca Parang by Crazy - “Yvonne” Listen to IN MY HEAD with Jay Blessed on Apple Podcast, Google Play, Stitcher, TuneIn, Soundcloud or Spotify! Coming soon to Pandora!   PLEASE SUBSCRIBE, DOWNLOAD, SHARE, LEAVE A POSITIVE RATING AND COMMENT!  Click to follow and tag Jay Blessed on social media: Twitter, Instagram, Facebook. Make sure to visit her official website www.JayBlessed.com – “A Human Experience From A Caribbean Perspective.”   In My Head Soundtrack by Venor Yard.  Jay Blessed Media & KSAP Production. 

Social media has conditioned us to show the highlight reels of our lives as the default preference. However, even though your seemingly happy photo may include #livingmybestlife, are you really living your BEST life? Or do you just want people to believe you are? Her life might not be the best but it’s undoubtedly a very BLESSED one. Listen as Jay shares her thoughts and gives her straight-shooting advice to finish off 2019 strong!   “What’s Playing In Jay’s Head:” Gregory Porter’s Real Good Hands.   Listen to IN MY HEAD with Jay Blessed on Apple Podcast, Google Play, Stitcher, TuneIn, Soundcloud or Spotify! Coming soon to Pandora!   PLEASE SUBSCRIBE, DOWNLOAD, SHARE, LEAVE A POSITIVE RATING AND COMMENT!  Click to follow and tag Jay Blessed on social media: Twitter, Instagram, Facebook. Make sure to visit her official website www.JayBlessed.com – “A Human Experience From A Caribbean Perspective.”   In My Head Soundtrack by Venor Yard.  Jay Blessed Media & KSAP Production. 

The 2019 holiday season will be especially hard for those who lost a loved one this year, including Courtney K. Williams. The father of 4 daughters, relives the moment he got the dreadful call about his youngest, Kendell. Listen as this strong father, grandfather and friend shares his deepest thoughts, rawest emotions and encourages Caribbean men to seek therapy.   EPISODE 27: “My Daughter Is Dead And Deserves Justice” (with Courtney K. Williams.)    UPDATE: Since the recording of this episode, the trial against the driver who caused the accident, Yanelin Del Vall Tovar, 37, has resulted in her being found guilty of failing to drive in a single lane. Florida’s Judge Phoebee Francois sentenced her to 1 year suspended driver’s license, 120 hours in a trauma unit, hospital or non-profit, and a $1090 fine.   RIP KENDI.   “What’s Playing In Jay’s Head:” Cover of Anita Baker’s Neither One Of Us by Krystal Kleer.     Listen to IN MY HEAD with Jay Blessed on Apple Podcast, Google Play, Stitcher, TuneIn, Soundcloud or Spotify! PLEASE SUBSCRIBE, DOWNLOAD, SHARE, LEAVE A POSITIVE RATING AND COMMENT!  Click to follow and tag Jay Blessed on social media: Twitter, Instagram, Facebook. Make sure to visit her official website www.JayBlessed.com – “A Human Experience From A Caribbean Perspective.”   In My Head Soundtrack by Venor Yard.  Jay Blessed Media & KSAP Production. 

Fresh from receiving a 2019 Impact Award, Jay Blessed takes a moment to celebrate with her Jay Birds. In six months, IN MY HEAD with Jay Blessed has reached listeners in 54 countries, motivated 20 people to start therapy and 4 to start medication, hosted a sold-out live podcast experience, was featured thrice in the NY Daily News and has made an immeasurable impact on the lives of many around the globe. Jay has vulnerably shared her losses in previous episodes. Now, listen as Jay shares her recent wins, including a major update in her personal life - only the way Jay can. This one is juicy! "What Jay's Reading:" The Subtle Art Of Not Giving A Fuck The Water Dancer Crushing The last day for new releases of IN MY HEAD will be December 11th, 2019. New episodes return, January 15th, 2020.    “What’s Playing In Jay’s Head:” What Dey Know by Fay-Ann Lyons-Alvarez. Listen to IN MY HEAD with Jay Blessed on Apple Podcast, Google Play, Stitcher, TuneIn, Soundcloud or Spotify! PLEASE SUBSCRIBE, DOWNLOAD, SHARE, LEAVE A POSITIVE RATING AND COMMENT!  Click to follow and tag Jay Blessed on social media: Twitter, Instagram, Facebook. Make sure to visit her official website www.JayBlessed.com – “A Human Experience From A Caribbean Perspective.”   In My Head Soundtrack by Venor Yard.  Jay Blessed Media & KSAP Production. 

The son of Haitian and Jamaican immigrants, David Germain has overcome so many near-fatal life events but he had a praying mother. His early years were spent in an abusive home, he spent a year in the hospital as a kid, blew $90k in four months as a teen, failed the real estate license exam twice and is now one of the leading real estate broker and investors in Brooklyn. Hear his amazing story and see why he is a PROVEN WINNER!   EPISODE 25: “Buying My First Home”   2020 is the year of dreams realized for many people. Financial literacy, empowerment, and freedom should be at the top of your list! If you are considering purchasing or selling a home or property, interested in getting your Real Estate license or want to make your money work for you - ACT NOW and contact David Germain today: david.germain@compass.com and tell him Jay Blessed sent you!   Purchase David’s favorite books by clicking below: Think and Grow Rich - A Black Choice Rich Dad Poor Dad Who Moved My Cheese?: An A-Mazing Way to Deal with Change in Your Work and in Your Life It's Not Over Until You Win: How to Become the Person You Always Wanted to Be No Matter What the Obstacle   “What’s Playing In Jay’s Head:” Gracefully Broken by Tasha Cobbs-Leonard.   Listen to IN MY HEAD with Jay Blessed on Apple Podcast, Google Play, Stitcher, TuneIn, Soundcloud or Spotify! PLEASE SUBSCRIBE, DOWNLOAD, SHARE, LEAVE A POSITIVE RATING AND COMMENT!  Click to follow and tag Jay Blessed on social media: Twitter, Instagram, Facebook. Make sure to visit her official website www.JayBlessed.com – “A Human Experience From A Caribbean Perspective.”   In My Head Soundtrack by Venor Yard.  Jay Blessed Media & KSAP Production. 

They live among us, fete with us, look so fly and happy but are enduring abusive relationships. Today’s guests’ names and voices have been changed to preserve their anonymity. Mother and daughter duo, Susan and Sasha, share their personal experiences with an abusive patriarch - Susan’s ex-husband and Sasha’s dad. This is the story of people you know, right in your community, sharing two perspectives from the same household. Abuse comes in different forms and should never be tolerated...and most DEFINITELY NOT for the sake of the kids. SHARE THIS EPISODE AND SAVE A LIFE.   IN NEED OF ASSISTANCE, PLEASE CALL: National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-SAFE / 1-800-799- 7233 or Safe Horizon at 1-800-621-HOPE/ 1-800-621 4673. If you are in immediate danger, please call 911.   Has domestic violence affected your life? Use the hashtag #HeadwithJB and share your experience with us on social media.   “What’s Playing In Jay’s Head:” Survivor by Mary J. Blige, off her hit album "Strength Of A Woman."  Listen to IN MY HEAD with Jay Blessed on Apple Podcast, Google Play, Stitcher, TuneIn, Soundcloud or Spotify! PLEASE SUBSCRIBE, DOWNLOAD, SHARE, LEAVE A POSITIVE RATING AND COMMENT!  Click to follow and tag Jay Blessed on social media: Twitter, Instagram, Facebook. Make sure to visit her official website www.JayBlessed.com – “A Human Experience From A Caribbean Perspective.”   In My Head Soundtrack by Venor Yard.  Jay Blessed Media & KSAP Production. 

In honor of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, Episode 24 “Surviving Domestic Violence” features Nicole Sharpe, founder of The Heather Hurley Foundation and board member, Dionne Davis. Both ladies share their personal experiences; Davis escaped abusive relationships, while Sharpe shared the harrowing tale of being present when her father shot and killed her mother while her younger siblings witnessed. Listen, learn and share this episode - for it could be the one thing someone needs to make a move and save their life...today!   EPISODE 24: “Surviving Domestic Violence”   Many victims believe their abusers won’t really go the distance of killing them but statistics show that many women are dying at the hands of intimate partners. This episode is a cautionary tale of how staying in an abusive relationship can ultimately kill you and leave your children forever traumatized. Listen to the resources available to help a victim escape an abusive and potentially fatal relationship. Use #HeadwithJB to get in on the conversation. Get in touch with Nicole Sharpe and The Heather Hurley Foundation HERE.   IN NEED OF ASSISTANCE, PLEASE CALL: National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-SAFE / 1-800-799- 7233 Safe Horizon at 1-800-621-HOPE/ 1-800-621 4673. If you are in immediate danger, please call 911.   RESOURCES: The Status of Black Women in the United States Violence Against Black Women – Many Types, Far-reaching Effects The Legal System Has Failed Black Girls, Women, and Non-Binary Survivors of Violence National Coalition Against Domestic Violence Commitment to Action: Public Policies to Eradicate violence against women in Latin America and the Caribbean Organizations Address Domestic Violence Against Black Women Why Black Women Struggle More With Domestic Violence       Has domestic violence affected your life? Use the hashtag #HeadwithJB and share your experience with us on social media.   “What’s Playing In Jay’s Head:” LOVE IS BLIND by Eve.   Listen to IN MY HEAD with Jay Blessed on Apple Podcast, Google Play, Stitcher, TuneIn, Soundcloud or Spotify! PLEASE SUBSCRIBE, DOWNLOAD, SHARE, LEAVE A POSITIVE RATING AND COMMENT!  Click to follow and tag Jay Blessed on social media: Twitter, Instagram, Facebook. Make sure to visit her official website www.JayBlessed.com – “A Human Experience From A Caribbean Perspective.”   In My Head Soundtrack by Venor Yard.  Jay Blessed Media & KSAP Production. 

The mind has the power to heal the body. The last two years of Grier Bowen-Wright’s life have proven this statement to be true, as she has chosen to fight pancreatic cancer through a strict plant-based diet, positive thinking and the support of her family. Listen to Jay's heartfelt conversation with one woman fighting off one of the world’s deadliest cancers! Episode 23: “Fighting Pancreatic Cancer Holistically” Statistics say that “about 95% of people with pancreatic cancer die from it.” In Episode 23, Grier Bowen-Wright encourages us, on many levels, to keep fighting to live. She shares her incredulous cancer journey, invaluable health advice and reminds us to let go of things and people that do not serve our highest, healthiest selves.   RESOURCES: Cancer Facts & Figures Report The Sol Goldman Pancreatic Cancer Research Center National Cancer Institute SEER Data Cancer statistics for African Americans, 2019 National Cancer Institute   “What’s Playing In Jay’s Head:”  This Girl Is On Fire by Alicia Keys   Are you or someone you know presently battling cancer? Use the hashtag #HeadwithJB and share your experience with us on social media.   Listen to IN MY HEAD with Jay Blessed on Apple Podcast, Google Play, Stitcher, TuneIn, Soundcloud or Spotify! PLEASE SUBSCRIBE, DOWNLOAD, SHARE, LEAVE A POSITIVE RATING AND COMMENT!  Click to follow and tag Jay Blessed on social media: Twitter, Instagram, Facebook. Make sure to visit her official website www.JayBlessed.com – “A Human Experience From A Caribbean Perspective.”   In My Head Soundtrack by Venor Yard.  Jay Blessed Media & KSAP Production. 

HAPPY BIRTHDAY JAY!  IN MY HEAD will officially turn 5 months old on October 17th, the day Jay Blessed was born! Our favorite Caribbean podcaster celebrates her milestone birthday in this episode as she addresses generational curses she has broken, getting back into the dating scene and her hopes for her bright future. Libras rules! DONATE HERE!!!!    Episode 22: “Alive and Well”   In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Episode 22 “Alive and Well” also features breast cancer survivor Yolanda Peters. Mere days before the annual Breast Cancer Walk, Peters shares her double mastectomy journey. These two women speak on the significance of October, and their passion to live life on their own terms.  Follow Yolanda Peters and Pink Slippers on Facebook and Instagram.    $35 FOR JAY’S 35TH!!!! DONATE HERE!!!!  Venmo: JayBlessed | Cashapp: RealJayBlessed   “What’s Playing In Jay’s Head:” Come Thru by Summer Walker   Are you honesty feeling good about your life? Use the hashtag #HeadwithJB and share your experience with us on social media.   Listen to IN MY HEAD with Jay Blessed on Apple Podcast, Google Play, Stitcher, TuneIn, Soundcloud or Spotify! PLEASE SUBSCRIBE, DOWNLOAD, SHARE, LEAVE A POSITIVE RATING AND COMMENT!  Click to follow and tag Jay Blessed on social media: Twitter, Instagram, Facebook. Make sure to visit her official website www.JayBlessed.com – “A Human Experience From A Caribbean Perspective.”   In My Head Soundtrack by Venor Yard.  Jay Blessed Media & KSAP Production. 

From humble beginnings in Trinidad to living the American dream, in a rare interview with Jay Blessed, the Soca King of New York City - Lyrikal opens up about his family life, dating, exclusively shares three new ventures and gets real about the responsibilities and stress of being an international performing artiste.   Ep. 21 "Life Beyond Soca with Lyrikal"   Devon Martin, known to his fan as NYC-based Soca King, Lyrikal, got real and very relaxed in this exclusive interview with Jay Blessed. Lyrikal opens up like never before - discussing his private life, his struggles, his fears, and his hopes for himself and his son. He brings his vulnerability, kindness, honesty, and hilarity to Ep. 21 "Life Beyond Soca with Lyrikal" and gains our utmost respect!     “What’s Playing In Jay’s Head:” Do Like That by Lyrikal.    What’s your favorite Lyrikal hit? Use the hashtag #HeadwithJB and share your experience with us on social media.   Listen to IN MY HEAD with Jay Blessed on Apple Podcast, Google Play, Stitcher, TuneIn, Soundcloud or Spotify! PLEASE SUBSCRIBE, DOWNLOAD, SHARE, LEAVE A POSITIVE RATING AND COMMENT!  Click to follow and tag Jay Blessed on social media: Twitter, Instagram, Facebook. Make sure to visit her official website www.JayBlessed.com – “A Human Experience From A Caribbean Perspective.”   In My Head Soundtrack by Venor Yard.  Jay Blessed Media & KSAP Production. 

My team would never allow me to fall or fail. Despite choosing to take a break from releasing an episode this week, my partner Venor Yard surprised me with Episode 20, done entirely by him, titled “Finding Peace In Your Greatness.” This is proof that #HeadwithJB is a movement!!! Show him some love Jay Birds! He did the damn thing!!!!  DONATE to the IN MY HEAD podcast HERE!!!  Episode 20: “Finding Peace In Your Greatness.”   Fresh off Episode 19, “Be Easy With Yourself,” I crashed. Emotionally crashed. But I am grateful for the amazing people in my life who keep me in the game and remind me that I am not alone. Venor Yard, my co-producer of #HeadwithJB tackles the subject of INTERNAL PEACE & GREATNESS in his humblest, most vulnerable, first solo podcast ever! Get your weekly dose of IN MY HEAD with Episode 20, “Finding Peace In Your Greatness.”     “What’s Playing In V’s Head:” BBW by Venor Yard! (GO COP THAT SINGLE!)  Have you found peace or are you struggling to attain it? Use the hashtag #HeadwithJB and share your experience with us on social media.   Listen to IN MY HEAD with Jay Blessed on Apple Podcast, Google Play, Stitcher, TuneIn, Soundcloud, Spotify! PLEASE SUBSCRIBE, DOWNLOAD, SHARE, LEAVE A POSITIVE RATING AND COMMENT!  Click to follow and tag Jay Blessed on social media: Twitter, Instagram, Facebook. Make sure to visit her official website www.JayBlessed.com – “A Human Experience From A Caribbean Perspective.”   In My Head Soundtrack by Venor Yard.  Jay Blessed Media & KSAP Production.   

The Jay Birds on Instagram chose this week’s episode, prompting Jay to explore the unhealthy habit of self-sabotage. Some of us really beat ourselves up, so Jay encourages her listeners to give to themselves the same kindness, compassion, and forgiveness, that they offer to others. DONATE to the IN MY HEAD podcast HERE!!!    EPISODE 19: “Be Easy With Yourself”   Read Emma Seppälä’s Ph.D.'s piece here: How Going Easy On Yourself Gives You an Extra Edge TD Jakes interview with Steve Harvey: OWN YOUR OWN HAPPINESS -   “What’s Playing In Jay’s Head:” Juice by Lizzo    How do you plan on being kinder to yourself? Use the hashtag #HeadwithJB and share your experience with us on social media.   Listen to IN MY HEAD with Jay Blessed on Apple Podcast, Google Play, Stitcher, TuneIn, Soundcloud, Spotify! PLEASE SUBSCRIBE, DOWNLOAD, SHARE, LEAVE A POSITIVE RATING AND COMMENT!  Click to follow and tag Jay Blessed on social media: Twitter, Instagram, Facebook. Make sure to visit her official website www.JayBlessed.com – “A Human Experience From A Caribbean Perspective.”   In My Head Soundtrack by Venor Yard.  Jay Blessed Media & KSAP Production.   

September is Suicide Prevention Month and Jay gets very personal on the topic. Have you ever been in a very dark place? Seemingly falling deeply into an abyss of pain? Well, Jay has contemplated suicide...a few times. In Episode 18, "Pain So Real You Want To Die," she speaks of her own experiences with suicide and gets emotional, as she shares private details of her life. Listen to the vulnerability, honesty, and compassion which you've grown to love and respect of her.   EPISODE 18: “Pain So Real You Want To Die.”   According to the World Health Organization, One person dies every 40 seconds from suicide  Other information shared: Astronomical local, national and world statistics on suicide. The alarming rate of suicide among black youth ages 5-18. Myths on black people and suicide. How to Identify someone who is suicidal. How to best offer help to someone having suicidal ideations Watch Pastors Greg Laurie and Kay Warren deliver a painful sermon on suicide after Jarrid Wilson’s death HERE. Resources: Senator Carlucci Hold Hearing On Suicide Prevention For NYS' Black Youth.  CDC's Leading Causes of Death Reports, 1981 - 2017 American Foundation for Suicide Prevention Statistics   Recognizing Suicidal Behavior: WebMD  If you or someone you know is struggling with suicidal thoughts and need someone to talk to, call the National Suicide Prevention Line at 1-800-273-TALK, 1-888-NYC-WELL, or check out the app Talkspace. Check out Safe Space for iOS and Andriod users.     “What’s Playing In Jay’s Head:” I Need You To Survive by Bishop Hezekiah Walker.    What are you grateful for? What are your reasons for staying in the game of life? Use the hashtag #HeadwithJB and share your experience with us on social media.   Listen to IN MY HEAD with Jay Blessed on Apple Podcast, Google Play, Stitcher, TuneIn, Soundcloud or Spotify! PLEASE SUBSCRIBE, DOWNLOAD, SHARE, LEAVE A POSITIVE RATING AND COMMENT!  Click to follow and tag Jay Blessed on social media: Twitter, Instagram, Facebook. Make sure to visit her official website www.JayBlessed.com – “A Human Experience From A Caribbean Perspective.”   In My Head Soundtrack by Venor Yard.  Jay Blessed Media & KSAP Production. 

Infertility issues affect many black men and women. Oftentimes, public pressure and family scrutiny can really disturb one's mental health on such a sensitive matter, especially when they've suffered a miscarriage or are privately struggling to conceive. In Episode 17, Dr. Cindy M.P. Duke, one of the world's leading fertility doctors, drops gems with Jay, as she discusses everything from fibroids to egg freezing; miscarriages to maternal mortality rate; public pressure to full-term pregnancy; men's fertility to mental health!    Episode 17: "Will I Ever Have A Child?" with Dr. Cindy M. P. Duke     The maternal mortality rate amongst black women is astronomically high. Dr. Cindy M.P. Duke breaks down the factors behind alarming medical statistics in the African American / Caribbean community and candidly highlights racial health disparities and cultural incompetencies in the medical field. A wealth of information is shared as Dr. Cindy addresses women who've had abortions, those who've miscarried and men who've suffered those losses too! Get some laughs in but have your tissue ready. Episode 17 is one of the most powerful #HeadwithJB interviews to date!    ABOUT Dr. Cindy Duke  Dr. Cindy M.P. Duke M.D., Ph.D., FACOG is a trained Physician-Scientist who is board certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology and fellowship-trained in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility (REI). Dr. Duke is a very effective communicator with a dynamic personality and outstanding people skills. She consistently works well with teams across different medical specialties/disciplines. Full BIO.  To schedule a visit to see Dr. Cindy, click on Nevada Fertility Institute. Follow her on Instagram: @DrCindyMDuke To learn more about Dr. Cindy’s new book, “Top 5 Things Every Physician Should Have In Their Contract,” and her podcast - Girl Powered Success & Survival International (GripSSSI), visit her official website HERE. And to get some amazing Caribbean-inspired recipes and daily inspiration, follow Dr. Cindy’s mom, Tobago's very own - Ms. Cora on Instagram!   RESOURCES: AMERICA IS FAILING ITS BLACK MOTHERS by Amy Roeder for Harvard  Public Health Magazine | Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health The Maternal, Newborn and Infant Clinical Outcome Review Programme, delivered by MBRRACE-UK, prepared Marian Knight, Kathryn Bunch, Derek Tu nell, Hemali Jayakody, Judy Shakespeare, Rohit Kotnis, Sara Kenyon, Jennifer J Kurinczuk (Eds.) Black Fathers Facebook Support Group Infertility Support Group   “What’s Playing In Jay’s Head”: Off the Black Panther soundtrack, “All The Stars” by Kendrick Lamar featuring Sza.   Have you been struggling to conceive or suffered a miscarriage or miscarriages? Are you silently dealing with infertility issues? Share your story using the hashtag #HeadwithJB and share your experience with us on social media.   PLEASE SUBSCRIBE, DOWNLOAD, SHARE, LEAVE A POSITIVE RATING AND COMMENT!  Listen to IN MY HEAD with Jay Blessed on Apple Podcast, Google Play, Stitcher, TuneIn, Soundcloud or Spotify! Click to follow and tag Jay Blessed on social media: Twitter, Instagram, Facebook . Make sure to visit her official website www.JayBlessed.com – “A Human Experience From A Caribbean Perspective.”   In My Head Soundtrack by Venor Yard.  Jay Blessed Media & KSAP Production

Today marks four months since the first episode of IN MY HEAD! Focusing on mental health and human experiences from a Caribbean perspective, I’ve since carved out a niche market for an underserved demographic. With 17 shows (16 + a bonus) under my belt and thousands of downloads, I am feeling very proud and very confident about the next four months to come - full of bountiful growth, astronomical developments, and prosperous partnerships.    EPISODE 16: “The Live Experience” featuring Team Jay Blessed, Alicia Ifill & Kevin McEwen.   Two months into my podcasting journey, I had this grand idea of a live experience and somehow, with the assistance of my dope team and assurance of my supporters, we successfully executed and delivered a memorable event. Check out the NY Daily News feature on In My Head - The Live Experience.   Uncensored is a light description. You've never heard anything like this before! I bring my raw, full, very transparent and vocally dick-deprived self to the live experience. Get some laughs, gasp some air, clutch your pearls, raise your eyebrows and even shake your head! NO FILTER. MATURE AUDIENCE ONLY - EXPLICIT CONTENT!  The 1st installment of IN MY HEAD - The Live Experience: Episode 16 was originally recorded on August 7th, 2019 in Brooklyn, NYC.   WATCH THE OFFICIAL "The Live Experience" TEASER VIDEO!   SEGMENT ONE “Sexual Healing” with Alicia Ifill (@letstalkabout1818). Topics include: The best time to talk about getting tested with your partner is... Let's Talk About: STDs vs STIs. An honest one night stand might be safer than a marriage built on lies! Can you really foolproof yourself against sexually transmitted diseases? SEGMENT TWO “When Life Happens” with Kevin McEwen (@kevchronicles). Topics include: How his dad's death changed his life. Healthy men practice vulnerability. The power of a good woman. Therapy for black men. Thank you to every one of you who have allowed me (potty mouth and all!) into your heads and hearts. Special Thanks To These Folks: LISTEN HERE.   COMING SOON: The Hearts of Women.   IN MY HEAD - The Live Experience Pt. 2 is scheduled for November 2019. Join the mailing list HERE to stay updated.

Caribbean cultural events, gatherings, and venues in NYC seem to be under siege by outsiders. However, Jay has a raw and in-depth discussion about our internal forces that are working against itself with Ray Martin, Associate Director of Nightlife Industry and Community Relations. Listen as Ray talks bluntly about organizing, mobilizing and strengthening our Caribbean people as the power unit that we are, to protect our legacy for the future!   EPISODE 15: “Preserving Caribbean Culture In NYC.”   Are Caribbean people really viewed as problematic and violent? Are we our worst enemy? Why do we not own major venues and spaces in NYC? Does the NYPD have a list of people in the Caribbean community that they target? Are WIADCA, party promoters, artistes and businesses really serving the Caribbean community or themselves? Ray Martin remembers James E. Davis and Carey Gabay as he talks passionately about making J’Ouvert and Labor Day in NYC safe for everyone.   Watch Jay’s video to learn more about the J’Ouvert Labor Day Public Safety Initiative HERE.    “What’s Playing In Jay’s Head:” Jump by Bajan Soca King, Rupee.    What are your ideas towards preserving Caribbean culture in New York City? Use the hashtag #HeadwithJB and share your experience with us on social media.   DONATE TO IN MY HEAD HERE!   Get $5 OFF with code HeadwithJB on JAY BLESSED TEEs HERE.   Listen to IN MY HEAD with Jay Blessed on Apple Podcast, Google Play, Stitcher, TuneIn, Soundcloud or Spotify! PLEASE SUBSCRIBE, DOWNLOAD, SHARE, LEAVE A POSITIVE RATING AND COMMENT!  Click to follow and tag Jay Blessed on social media: Twitter, Instagram, Facebook. Make sure to visit her official website www.JayBlessed.com – “A Human Experience From A Caribbean Perspective.”   In My Head Soundtrack by Venor Yard.  Jay Blessed Media & KSAP Production. 

"Some of the best things in life are mistakes!" Ali reveals to Jay how things she did in the darkness came back to haunt her; and how deception took away her freedom, made her miss the death of her Bajan grandfather but the love of her mother and weekly therapy have kept her sane.   EPISODE 14: “I Am More Than My Mistake.”   Jay has a candid conversation with Alicia Ifill, a college-educated woman of Caribbean heritage, who paid for her crime with time. This episode is for those who have messed up and thought that life was over. We all make mistakes, therefore we should hold judgment of others. Remember that redemption and grace are available to all. “We are not the sum of our weaknesses and failures.” Follow Ali on Instagram at @LetsTalkAbout1818 and email her directly at letstalkeabout (at) gmail (dot) com.     “What’s Playing In Jay’s Head:” Far From Finished by 3x Soca Monarch - Voice.    Have you ever made a mistake and thought your life was over? Use the hashtag #HeadwithJB and share your experience with us on social media.   DONATE TO IN MY HEAD HERE!   Get $5 OFF with code HeadwithJB on JAY BLESSED TEEs HERE https://teespring.com/stores/jay-blessed-media-merch   Listen to IN MY HEAD with Jay Blessed on Apple Podcast, Google Play, Stitcher, TuneIn, Soundcloud or Spotify! PLEASE SUBSCRIBE, DOWNLOAD, SHARE, LEAVE A POSITIVE RATING AND COMMENT!  Click to follow and tag Jay Blessed on social media: Twitter, Instagram, Facebook. Make sure to visit her official website www.JayBlessed.com – “A Human Experience From A Caribbean Perspective.”   In My Head Soundtrack by Venor Yard.  Jay Blessed Media & KSAP Production. 

"In all things give thanks." Jay relives IN MY HEAD - The Live Experience with a detailed recap, and a heart filled with gratitude. Listen as she expresses her deepest thanks to the people who were instrumental in the event's success. But she still had some time to be a little petty!  IN MY HEAD - The Live Experience was featured in the New York Daily News. Read HERE.     EPISODE 13: “My Cup Runneth Over.”   Were you at The Live Experience? Share your experience with the world! Use the hashtag #HeadwithJB and share your photos, videos and thoughts with us on social media.    “What’s Playing In Jay’s Head:” Mood 4 Eva, Beyonce featuring Oumou Sangare with Jay-Z and Childish Gambino.   PLEASE SUBSCRIBE, DOWNLOAD, SHARE, LEAVE A POSITIVE RATING AND COMMENT ON APPLE PODCAST!   DONATE TO IN MY HEAD HERE.   Get $5 OFF with code HeadwithJB on JAY BLESSED TEEs HERE   ThriveNYC is available 24/7! Get more information HERE.   Listen to IN MY HEAD with Jay Blessed on Apple Podcast, Google Play, Stitcher, TuneIn, Soundcloud or Spotify!   Click to follow and tag Jay Blessed on social media: Twitter, Instagram, Facebook. Make sure to visit her official website www.JayBlessed.com – “A Human Experience From A Caribbean Perspective.”   In My Head Soundtrack by Venor Yard.  Jay Blessed Media & KSAP Production. 

Jay hypes her fans for “IN MY HEAD - The Live Experience” happening tonight in Brooklyn! As she shares her reasons for the live recording, Jay brings a heavy dose of reality to her jay Birds that we are in charge of our destiny, not others, therefore their opinions should not matter! EPISODE 12: “You Are Not Who They Say You Are!” Jay Blessed shares an experience she encountered this week, which prompted her to remind her audience that they should always stand their ground, protect their peace and live a life of integrity. Own Your Shit, Live Your Truth...UNAPOLOGETICALLY!   DONATE TO IN MY HEAD the podcast: HERE.   PURCHASE A JAY BLESSED TEE HERE! Use Code: HeadwithJB for $5 off online purchases.   “What’s Playing In Jay’s Head:” Techno, Yemi Alade and Mr. Eazi - “Don’t Jealous Me”   Have you ever had to overcome words someone said to tarnish your character? Use the hashtag #HeadwithJB and share your experience with us on social media.   Listen to IN MY HEAD with Jay Blessed on Apple Podcast, Google Play, Stitcher, TuneIn, Soundcloud or Spotify! PLEASE SUBSCRIBE, DOWNLOAD, SHARE, LEAVE A POSITIVE RATING AND COMMENT!  Click to follow and tag Jay Blessed on social media: Twitter, Instagram, Facebook. Make sure to visit her official website www.JayBlessed.com – “A Human Experience From A Caribbean Perspective.”   In My Head Soundtrack by Venor Yard.  Jay Blessed Media & KSAP Production. 

Money issues can be the bane of existence for many people but Jay adds some comedic relief to a stressful problem. One of Prudential’s top Financial Advisors, Migdalia ‘Meg’ Morales, brings her brilliant money mind and raw honesty to Episode 10; spicy Latina funny flare included!   EPISODE 11: “I Don’t Want To Be Poor” with Migdalia “Meg” Morales   Jay brings the kitchen table talk to IN MY HEAD with one of Prudential’s Top Financial Advisors. Meg Morales drops gems for every person (regardless of their income bracket or financial situation), especially Caribbean immigrants, on how to maximize their wealth NOW and for generations to come. “GoFundMe is NOT a Life Insurance Policy!” Learn something new on Episode 10: "I Don’t Want To Be Poor" and get your life in order TODAY. See Meg at the SOLD OUT “IN MY HEAD - The Live Experience” on August 7th!   ABOUT Migdalia “Meg” Morales Migdalia ‘Meg’ Morales is a top Financial Advisor/Investment Advisor Representative (IAR) at Prudential. Her almost 30-year career in Financial Services is built on life-long relationships with individuals based on trust and value. Meg is passionate about empowering and educating individuals to take control of their financial situations. She believes “no two situations are alike nor two lives the same so there is no one size fits all solution.” Each strategy is customized and personalized for each individual and their stated goal. She embodies the Prudential mantra “Bring Your Challenges” and let’s face it together. Meg has a BA in Business and speaks fluent Spanish. She also holds a FINRA license. Need Meg’s help? For a FREE CONFIDENTIAL CONSULTATION, mention JAY BLESSED by contacting Meg via email at migdalia (dot)morales(at)prudential.com or 718.674-7615.   CHECK OUT: Are You Prepared For Sudden Death? Here’s A Checklist To Read…    “What’s Playing In Jay’s Head:” Alison Hinds - Roll It Gyal   Tell the truth, do you need help with your finances? Use the hashtag #HeadwithJB and share your experience with us on social media.   Listen to IN MY HEAD with Jay Blessed on Apple Podcast, Google Play, Stitcher, TuneIn, Soundcloud or Spotify! PLEASE SUBSCRIBE, DOWNLOAD, SHARE, LEAVE A POSITIVE RATING AND COMMENT!  Click to follow and tag Jay Blessed on social media: Twitter, Instagram, Facebook. Make sure to visit her official website www.JayBlessed.com – “A Human Experience From A Caribbean Perspective.”   In My Head Soundtrack by Venor Yard.  Jay Blessed Media & KSAP Production. 

How do you manage the loss of a loved one, a child, a relationship, a job, a pet? Jay shares that she’s been dealing with a loss and tries to explain her present state of mind. EPISODE 10: “I’ve Been Numbing My Pain” After cheerily reviewing the events she recently attended and addressing Brooklyn's Caribbean party scene, Jay got down to the uncensored truth of the matter…she’s not okay! What do you do when you “just don’t know?” When you feel like you’re a walking zombie...a sad clown...not yourself...just numbly existing? Listen as Jay keeps it 100 on Episode 10. READ: Jay’s 10 Ways To Keep Caribbean Culture Alive in NYC   On Aug 7th, 2019, Jay Blessed presents... “In My Head - The Live Experience” “What’s Playing In Jay’s Head:” Practice- GBM Nutron  Trouble coping? Don’t struggle alone. There is someone at NYC Well ready to listen and help with problems like stress, depression, anxiety or drug, and alcohol misuse. TALK, TEXT or CHAT to someone 24/7 at NYC Well! CLICK HERE. Are you presently numbing your pain? Use the hashtag #HeadwithJB and share your experience with us on social media. Listen to IN MY HEAD with Jay Blessed on Apple Podcast, Google Play, Stitcher, TuneIn, Soundcloud or Spotify PLEASE SUBSCRIBE, DOWNLOAD, SHARE, LEAVE A POSITIVE RATING AND COMMENT!  Click to follow and tag Jay Blessed on social media: Twitter, Instagram, Facebook. Make sure to visit her official website www.JayBlessed.com – “A Human Experience From A Caribbean Perspective.”   In My Head Soundtrack by Venor Yard.  Jay Blessed Media & KSAP Production.

Jay Blessed's first in-studio and male guest Jason Rosario was held hostage until he answered some more questions! Nah seriously, the two were having so much fun that Jason kept his wittiness, great advice, and engaging personality on full throttle while kicking it Bronx style! Listen at your own risk! No Fugazis Allowed. BONUS EPISODE #1 Jay Blessed has just exposed Jason Rosario to a whole new audience. His appearance on Episode 9 was such a hit, that Jay refused to leave some of his gems on the cutting floor. Should a woman propose to a man? How can you tell if a guy is really into you? Do men really need the attention of more than one woman? Catch some laughs and get some sound male advice on the first Bonus Episode of IN MY HEAD. ICYMI: Catch Jason Rosario on Episode 9, “Teach Me How To Love!” Get in on the conversation by using the official hashtag #HeadwithJB. Listen to IN MY HEAD with Jay Blessed on Apple Podcast, Google Play, Stitcher, TuneIn, Soundcloud or Spotify! PLEASE SUBSCRIBE, DOWNLOAD, SHARE, LEAVE A POSITIVE RATING AND COMMENT!  Click to follow and tag Jay Blessed on social media: Twitter, Instagram, Facebook. Make sure to visit her official website www.JayBlessed.com – “A Human Experience From A Caribbean Perspective.”   In My Head Soundtrack by Venor Yard.  Jay Blessed Media & KSAP Production

Jay welcomes her first IN MY HEAD in-studio guest, the multi-hyphenated Jason Rosario. These two get real and raw as they discuss socialization, machismo, the struggles of co-parenting, and how we can love each other better.   EPISODE 9: “Teach Me How To Love!”   In a rare interview, Jason Rosario gets very personal with Jay Blessed as he shares his daily battle with depression and speaks on his relationship with his mother, the absence of his father and the pain he experienced in co-parenting. This refreshing male perspective is wrapped in honesty, vulnerability and humble surrender. Listen as Jason and Jay get real on Episode 9: "Teach Me How To Love."   ABOUT JASON ROSARIO: Jason Rosario is a Social Entrepreneur, Cultural Creative, host of the new podcast "Hey Jason" and the Executive Producer and host of the Yahoo original web series “Dear Men,” which explores the evolution of manhood. In 2017 Jason founded The Lives of Men (TLoM) as a vehicle for Black and Latino men to explore healthier frameworks of masculinity while serving as a resource as they navigate various life stages. As a motivational speaker and media personality, Jason’s talks often focus on the intersection of self-actualization, identity, and masculinity. With a unique blend of style, culture, education, and spirituality, his aim is to inspire, activate and nurture the development of well-rounded men. He is a graduate of NYU’s Stern School of Business. Check out Jason’s most recent feature in Black Enterprise: JASON ROSARIO: INSPIRING A MOVEMENT OF HEALTHY MANHOOD   What's Playing In Jay's Head? Music Soulchild's "Teach Me" Are you working on loving yourself or have you successfully gotten to that healthy place? Use the hashtag #HeadwithJB and share your experience with us on social media.   Listen to IN MY HEAD with Jay Blessed on Apple Podcast, Google Play, Stitcher, TuneIn, Soundcloud or Spotify! PLEASE SUBSCRIBE, DOWNLOAD, SHARE, LEAVE A POSITIVE RATING AND COMMENT!  Click to follow and tag Jay Blessed on social media: Twitter, Instagram, Facebook. Make sure to visit her official website www.JayBlessed.com – “A Human Experience From A Caribbean Perspective.”   In My Head Soundtrack by Venor Yard.  Jay Blessed Media & KSAP Production

Jay Blessed gives thanks to some special people and then drops her tough love on Episode 8, as she virtually shakes her listeners out of procrastination and time-wasting. Using Cassie and Diddy as a relatable example, Jay reminds us to stop wasting years on people we know are not helping us be our best selves and who aren't giving us what we really want in life. EPISODE 8: “Stop Wasting Time On ‘Waste Ah Time’ People!” Jay shares an emotional encounter she had with a supporter, thanks the people in her life and warns her listeners to “Reclaim Their Time” before 2020 slaps them in the face. Her tough love demeanor, witty personality, and honest musings take center stage in this episode. Listen for Jay’s Honorable Mentions, where she'll be on July 4th and how you can be a part of #HeadwithJB.   Honorable Mentions: HAPPY 15TH BIRTHDAY MIMI BLESSED! Storm Saulter and Sprinter Paul Pryce and The Deliverer Support the Caribbean Film Academy (CaFA)   What’s happening this week? July 4th - #BigBadBBQ2019 presented by Jay Upscale: Tickets July 7th - Allan’s Bakery BBQ: Tickets    “What’s Playing In Jay’s Head”: If - Davido   Are you going to stop wasting time and reclaim the last six months of 2019 ? Use the hashtag #HeadwithJB and share your experience with us on social media.   Listen to IN MY HEAD with Jay Blessed on Apple Podcast, Google Play, Stitcher, TuneIn, Soundcloud or Spotify! PLEASE SUBSCRIBE, DOWNLOAD, SHARE, LEAVE A POSITIVE RATING AND COMMENT!  Click to follow and tag Jay Blessed on social media: Twitter, Instagram, Facebook. Make sure to visit her official website www.JayBlessed.com – “A Human Experience From A Caribbean Perspective.”   In My Head Soundtrack by Venor Yard.  Jay Blessed Media & KSAP Production.

Jay Blessed encourages her listeners to take personal responsibility for the things they accept, instead of blaming others for their behaviors. In Episode 7, she uses Future, Ciara and Russell Wilson to illustrate how honesty and healing can help you make internal changes to break your toxic behaviors and live a happier life. EPISODE 7: “Am I The Toxic One?” Jay admits to allowing mistreatment, dysfunction, and toxicity into her life because it felt normal. Most people would never admit to their toxic traits and unhealthy behaviors. In Episode 7, Jay takes ownership of her actions and humbly asks for forgiveness. Reminding her listeners that, “Love is not confusing. People are Confused.” Check out Ciara’s Red Table Talk Interview where she discusses her journey from pain and mistrust to a loving, healthy marriage: Healing The Emotional Scars.  “What’s Playing In Jay’s Head”: Be Careful - Cardi B https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8zSRkr1nQNw  Are you honest enough to admit you might have some toxic traits? Use the hashtag #HeadwithJB and share your experience with us on social media. Listen to IN MY HEAD with Jay Blessed on Apple Podcast, Google Play, Stitcher, TuneIn, Soundcloud or Spotify! PLEASE SUBSCRIBE, DOWNLOAD, SHARE, LEAVE A POSITIVE RATING AND COMMENT!  Click to follow and tag Jay Blessed on social media: Twitter, Instagram, Facebook. Make sure to visit her official website www.JayBlessed.com – “A Human Experience From A Caribbean Perspective.”   In My Head Soundtrack by Venor Yard.  Jay Blessed Media & KSAP Production.  

This week Jay delves into the common phenomenon of “overextending yourself to others at the expense and loss of yourself,” as she gives her listeners permission to be selfish! EPISODE 6: “It’s Okay To Be Selfish!” How can you pour into others if you are depleted? How can you save others when you are also trying to save yourself? This week Jay shows how “NO!” is a full sentence and challenges her listeners to take better care of themselves but putting them first! Vantage Point's: 7 Reasons Why Being Selfish is a Good Thing  “What’s Playing In Jay’s Head”: "Love Like Ours" - Estelle featuring Tarrus Riley (VP Records)  How do you plan on taking back some of your time for yourself? Use the hashtag #HeadwithJB and share your experience with us on social media. Make sure to subscribe, download and share this podcast with your friends. Listen to IN MY HEAD with Jay Blessed on Apple Podcast, Google Play, Stitcher, TuneIn, Soundcloud or Spotify! PLEASE SUBSCRIBE, DOWNLOAD, SHARE, LEAVE A POSITIVE RATING AND COMMENT!  Click to follow and tag Jay Blessed on social media: Twitter, Instagram, Facebook . Make sure to visit her official website www.JayBlessed.com – “A Human Experience From A Caribbean Perspective.”   In My Head Soundtrack by Venor Yard.  Jay Blessed Media & KSAP Production.

On this week’s episode of #HeadwithJB, Jay Blessed reveals private details of her childhood and why she chose to let go of the relationship with her mother. EPISODE 5: “Letting Go Of Toxic People…Including Your Family!” Oftentimes people are forced to stay in toxic relationships for a gamut of reasons. What happens when your peace of mind, self-worth, and happiness are constantly being compromised? What happens when the other person is a longtime friend, a spouse, or a parent? Jay literally preaches on Episode 5 and encourages her listeners to Let Go Of Toxic People…Including Family! Click to read Jay’s powerful piece: “I Don’t Hate My Mother, I Just Prefer To Stay Away From Her.” “What’s Playing In Jay’s Head”: Alive and Well by 3x Soca Monarc Voice, featuring Bishops Anstey High School Choir. Have you had to separate yourself from a family member just to save your sanity? Use the hashtag #HeadwithJB and share your experience with us on social media. Make sure to subscribe, download and share this podcast with your friends. Listen to IN MY HEAD with Jay Blessed on Apple Podcast, Google Play, Stitcher, TuneIn, Soundcloud or Spotify! PLEASE SUBSCRIBE, DOWNLOAD, SHARE, LEAVE A POSITIVE RATING AND COMMENT!  Click to follow and tag Jay Blessed on social media: Twitter, Instagram, Facebook . Make sure to visit her official website www.JayBlessed.com – “A Human Experience From A Caribbean Perspective.”   In My Head Soundtrack by Venor Yard.  Jay Blessed Media & KSAP Production.

Follow Jay Blessed as she shares her apprehension towards choosing medication. Dr. Sim gives her expert advice on why medication for the mind is a necessary agent for healthy living. EPISODE 4: “Choosing Medication For My Depression Changed My Life!” Jay opens up about her battle towards starting anti-depressants and how it has positively changed her life. Dr. Sim joins IN MY HEAD as she reveals the reasons why most Caribbean, African and Black people shy away from medication and the reasons why we should consider it as a healthy option for optimal living. Follow Dr. Sim on Instagram and visit her website HERE. “What’s Playing In Jay’s Head”: Crushing: God Turns Pressure Into Power with Bishop T.D. Jakes & Pastor Steven Furtick. Watch HERE. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CzP23Zti-YI Are you on medication, considering medication or afraid of medication? Use the hashtag #HeadwithJB and share your experience with us on social media. Make sure to subscribe, download and share this podcast with your friends. Listen to IN MY HEAD with Jay Blessed on Apple Podcast, Google Play, Stitcher, TuneIn, Soundcloud or Spotify! PLEASE SUBSCRIBE, DOWNLOAD, SHARE, LEAVE A POSITIVE RATING AND COMMENT!  Click to follow and tag Jay Blessed on social media: Twitter, Instagram, Facebook . Make sure to visit her official website www.JayBlessed.com – “A Human Experience From A Caribbean Perspective.”   In My Head Soundtrack by Venor Yard.  Jay Blessed Media & KSAP Production.

In Episode 3, Jay Blessed reveals her decision to see a therapist and breaks down the myths behind mental health from a Caribbean woman’s perspective.  EPISODE 3: "I See A Therapist, So Should You!” Jay addresses the stigmas and stereotypes of mental health in the Caribbean community. With her trademark honesty and a bit of tough love, she encourages listeners to choose therapy as a courageous form of self-care.  "What's Playing In Jay's Head": Bob Marley's Redemption Song sung by Mitchell Brunings of The Voice of Holland.  Do you see a therapist or want to start therapy? Use the hashtag #HeadwithJB and let’s continue the conversation on Twitter. Make sure to subscribe, download and share this podcast with your friends. Listen to IN MY HEAD with Jay Blessed on Apple Podcast, Google Play, Stitcher, TuneIn, Soundcloud or Spotify! PLEASE SUBSCRIBE, DOWNLOAD, SHARE, LEAVE A POSITIVE RATING AND COMMENT!  Click to follow and tag Jay Blessed on social media: Twitter, Instagram, Facebook . Make sure to visit her official website www.JayBlessed.com - "A Human Experience From A Caribbean Perspective."     In My Head Soundtrack by Venor Yard.  Jay Blessed Media & KSAP Production.

This week on IN MY HEAD, Jay Blessed shares her battle with depression and the methods she uses to combats those feelings, including great sex and masturbation!   EPISODE 2: "I Suffer With Depression, Do You?" "12 WAYS I COMBAT DEPRESSION" can originally be found HERE.  "What's Playing In Jay's Head": Oprah and Deepak Chopra’s Guided Meditation series titled, Energy of Attraction: Manifesting Your Best Life. How do you manage your stress, anxiety or depression? Use #HEADwithJB to join in on the conversation.  Listen to IN MY HEAD with Jay Blessed on Apple Podcast, Google Play, Stitcher, TuneIn, Soundcloud or Spotify! PLEASE SUBSCRIBE, DOWNLOAD, SHARE, LEAVE A POSITIVE RATING AND COMMENT!  Click to follow and tag Jay Blessed on social media: Twitter, Instagram, Facebook . Make sure to visit her official website www.JayBlessed.com - "A Human Experience From A Caribbean Perspective."   In My Head Soundtrack by Venor Yard.  Jay Blessed Media & KSAP Production.