The Joy Whisperer

The black male joy movement is alive and well! They are frolicking, vacationing, building bonds with friends, and leaning into their fatherhood with a level of vulnerability and emotional intelligence that may have been frowned upon in previous generations. In this episode Dr. Pamela Larde unpacks some of the challenges that black men face in our society and how they are simultaneously and wholeheartedly embracing joy. Included in the conversation is a panel of three black men who seamlessly integrate joy into their personal and professional lives. The panelists are: John Robinson, Jr. of Joy+, Lawrence Henderson of Boss Consulting, and Jamal Washington of The Joy Gym. Also featured is counselor, Tahir Cowans, who offers a perspective on how black men are rising above adversity.

In this episode, Dr. Pamela challenges us to embrace a life of well-being. It's all about thinking, eating, and aging differently in ways that lead to an abundant life.

We have the potential to build a multitude of joyful communities for various aspects in life. Today we will explore not only what it means to mindfully build and purpose them, but also how to do it.

There are so many different expectations for our experiences at work than ever before. We're going to talk about some of them and what it takes to actually create a joyful experience in the workplace.

In this episode of The Joy Whisperer we are going to be looking at the idea of JOMO or the joy of missing out. JOMO can actually have the ability to nurture our joy without having that fear of missing out or FOMO.

In this episode of The Joy Whisperer we dive into the shadows. While we've typically sought to avoid them in the past,  they are the key. When we are willing to dive into pieces of us that we don't recognize or even want to acknowledge, we unlock a door that reveals to us how to dispel some of those negative shadows. Often overlooked though are the positive ones we gain access to that can ignite an enhancement of quality and power in our lives.

In this episode of The Joy Whisperer we discuss the challenges in trusting the process of uncoerced change. Often times we attempt to reform ourselves or others into something we simply are not rather than daring to pursue our best authentic selves. Be prepared to dive into this episode with a full potential to question everything you know about change and how it's concievably impactful to our joy.

When people think of joy, it's not atypical for it to be solely associated with sheer positivity, but there is in fact a darker side to joy that doesn't get quite as much attention. This episode covers that dark side. We'll talk about both the positive and negative aspects of joy and its roots when it comes from a place of well being and when it comes from a more toxic origin, like resentment, jealousy, or fear.

Racism is a system. Declaring racism as a public health crisis matters. It's the first step to advancing diversity, racial equality, and racial justice. Being a part of and witnessing George Floyd's “I Can't Breathe Movement” has shown many Americans how monumental solidarity can be in the face of racism. This week, I'm shining a light on this public health crisis with the impact that racism has on our communities.

The science consistently points to safety as a basic human need. On this episode of The Joy Whisper, I go over the essentials of safety and how we may react when that safety is threatened - at work, at home, and in our intimate relationships.

Sometimes we fail to realize that "Power" is more than the influence one might have over another or a successful television series, But true power is transformative and lies within each and every one of us. Join Dr. Pamela as she explores the ways to activate this phenomenal gift that lives inside us all, and how you can become the "Superhero" in your life's movie!

Joy is ours! You have to claim it. On our latest show, I discussed joy in the face of pain. There are so many ways to express joy and we took a deep dive into three fundamental truths that allows us to experience joy through moments of distress.

We are fully responsible for preserving ourselves and standing firmly to protect our boundaries. Our livelihood, our energy, our peace of mind, our joy. There is joy in resistance. And our resistance does indeed matter.

There are levels to self-love. It is not an all or nothing concept. On today's episode, I will be discussing the levels of self-love.

Life after heartbreak can be challenging for many. Whether you've experienced immense happiness, sadness, or a whirlwind of emotions, know that you are not alone. I'll be discussing life after heartbreak. You heard that right; I'm opening up and giving you the real on how I've gotten to the place of being joyfully single. I decided to choose hope over fear and live in a state of joy. Don't have access to Roku? No worries. Catch the replay on Facebook this Friday at 3 PM EST.

On this episode of The Joy Whisperer, Dr. Pamela looks at the "Inner Jerk" that lives inside us all. What are some of the triggers that allow this and are they here to save or sabotage? Also, finding one's purpose is not easy so I break it all the way down plus many more tips that make your road to joy a little less bumpy! Tune in Thursdays at 12:00 PM EST on ROKU/SSNTV to watch full episodes. #livelaughlovelife #LiveLaughLoveLearn #joy #joyfulliving #blackhistorymonth2022

Dr. Pamela A. Larde host of The Joy Whisperer television show, Is dedicated to exploring the science and practice of what it means to live a life of joy through the good, the bad, and the beauty of life! Watch first run episodes Thursday on ROKU/SSNTV at 12:00pm EST and streaming a day later on Facebook at 3:00pm EST #LiveLaughLoveLearn #livelaughlove❤️ #livelaughlovelife

From the archives of Dr. Pam's former show, The Live Exchange, she explores the role of people of color in technology, opportunities and barriers. As Technology continues to expand at a rapid rate, we take a look at opportunities and roadblocks to minorities in the Tech industry. The technology industry provides an opportunity for disenfranchised individuals to level the playing field professional expansion. 

From the archives of Dr. Pam's former show, The Live Exchange, she is joined by Spicy Mari to explore what it means to say “Yes” in our lives and “Yes” to our infinite journey. It's been said, Life and Luck favor the bold. It's easier to commit to what we won't or cannot do but it takes conviction to say Yes to the things that are possible.   

From the archives of Dr. Pam's former show, she discusses the appearance and impact of race in entertainment and media and how this has evolved over time.

This week on The Live Exchange, Dr. Pamela will discuss the pursuit of joy through the shifting of mindset, tending to our mental health, and creating spaces for us to thrive and freely operate in our joy. Joy is something that is found through the journey of self discovery and consciously choosing the meaning of our life experiences. 

This week on The Live Exchange, Dr. Pamela will explore the Love, Power, and Politics of black hair. One of the indications of our metal state is our physical appearance. Our hair in particular in the black community has been a tool of self-care, social dignity, and revolution.

This week on The Live Exchange, Dr. Pamela will explore not only what black stress looks like in America but also the transition to experiencing black joy.  Americans are among the most stressed people in the world. Although the chronic condition of stress can have negative side effects on all persons, the unique psycho-social and contextual factors, specifically the common and pervasive exposure to racism and discrimination, creates an additional daily stressor for African-Americans.  

This week on The Live Exchange, Dr. Pamela will talk with our special guest Damond Coleman and Arkevious Armstrong  as they share their stories of beating the odds and how their journeys are paving the way for others.

This week on The Live Exchange, Dr. Pamela will explore the other side of resilience, which includes the ability to experience laughter, develop gratitude, and tapping into inner Joy.    

This week on The Live Exchange,  Dr. Pamela will have Jay hurt and Chong Kim joining us to discuss power, prestige and pain.   

This week on The Live Exchange, "The Strength of Post-Traumatic Growth”. Dr. Pamela will delve into the growth that trauma has the potential to facilitate in our lives. My guest and I will discuss the work that they do with trauma and how they utilize this to propel their clients into healthy lives.  

This week on The Live Exchange, "The Paradox of Success: From Admiration to Jealously”. Dr. Pamela will discussthe paradox on the journey of women becoming successful. It's the subtle shift where admiration becomes jealousy and having to navigate through this in order to maintain success.

This week on The Live Exchange, "The Life-Giving Power of Friendships”. Dr. Pamela will discuss the evolution of the friendship dynamic over the life span, the power in friendships, and processing through friendship breakups.  

This week on The Live Exchange, "Double Consciousness”. Dr. Pamela will discuss W.E.B Dubois's writings on Double Consciousness.  This concept explains how black individuals have the pressures of existing in two different worlds and realities.  One of which is a white world and conforming to what makes one acceptable to society and the other being a black world where it may be perceived to be safe to be oneself but is also challenged with what it means to be black or what some may consider “too white”.  

This week on The Live Exchange, "Modern Day Black History Makers”. Dr. Pamela kicks off our first show of the month honoring our modern-day trailblazers who are making history.

This week on The Live Exchange, " Toxic Motherhood”. Dr. Pamela will discuss with guests the things we may unknowingly be doing as parents to contribute to toxic motherhood, and how as adults we can re-parent ourselves in order to become more whole.  

Listen to our old tapping with Dr. Pamela as we discuss the celebs that we love struggle in the spotlight with mental health.

Join Dr. Pamela this week on the Live Exchange as we explore the different soul connections and their significance in our lives.  This will provide perspective on why we have encountered the people that we do and furthermore explore the purposes behind those connections.

This week on The Live Exchange, " Mental Stamina”. Dr. Pamela will discuss with guest about what it means to have mental stamina and the mental fortitude that equips us to fight through a pandemic, economical changes, and developing new ways of functioning that align with our continued growth.     

This week on The Live Exchange, "Women Who Lead”. Co-host: Lee Ashby Watts discusses what it takes to be women leaders in business and the self-awareness that is required to face challenges and develop effective strategies. 

This week on The Live Exchange, " Black Women Politics”. Dr. Pamela discusses how women in politics impact the political landscape and how this can create notable changes in a obsolete systems. We have an amazing line up for our post-election dialogue. Tune in as we have conversations with these amazing women in Politics. While politics is always a topic of discussion, the past 4 years have propelled politics more so into mainstream discussion. As a nation, we have had to examine the precepts that drive the direction of our country.

This week on The Live Exchange, " Black Lives Matter”. Dr. Pamela discusses with Rob Gordon and Andrew Snorton the foundation of the movement, the role media plays, and the importance of the white voice in supporting The Black Lives Matter movement. 

This week on The Live Exchange, “Fear, Leadership, Change, and Survival”. Dr. Pamela discusses the global pandemic, and social justice unrest; our lives and the way we function have vastly changed. In this show, Dr. Pamela and, the guests and  will explore what it means to face fear, survival, and adjust to a new normal while redefining the purpose of social trends, society's definition of success and happiness.       

This week on The Live Exchange, “Building Wealth”. Dr. Pamela is joined  by, Ahmad Perry, founder of Genration to Come Foundationand Myesha Major, realtor-CRP, to discuss the important of managing your money and the procations to take when getting ready to buy a home!

This week on The Live Exchange, “Relationship MasterClass: Three Keys to Finding Yourself”. Dr. Pamela will is joined by therapy advocate, Marcus Joyner, III to discuss the aftermath of relationships and what it actually means to refocus, rebuild, and relove, as it is described in Dr. Pamela's book, Letters to the Brokenhearted.

This week on The Live Exchange, Black Maternal Health.  Dr. Pamela is be joined by a Nurse-Midwife and Fertility Strategist, Paris Maloof-Bury & Dr. Cleopatra, to bring awareness of the traumatic experiences women of color go through and how they can protect themselves while pregnant.

This week on The Live Exchange, “The Trauma of Adulthood: Relationships, Race, and the Workplace”. Dr. Pamela is joined by counselor, Latrice Sampson Richards and minister/entrepreneur, Rufus Chambers to discuss the how the traumatic challenges of adulthood can gravely impact our livelihood, our relationships, and our careers. We'll explore strategies and solutions to thrive, even in the face of struggle.

Dr. Pamela is joined by four guests to discuss the challenges and makeup of the black family in a society torn over how to right the wrongs of generations of oppression, segregation, and social injustices that have challenged the strength and resilience of the family. Topics include statistics on marriage, the impact of unjust incarceration initiatives, mental health, the dynamics of identity, and the adoption crisis.  

This week, Dr. Pamela will be joined by four experts to discuss the crisis of maternal and infant death rates as well as what must be done to address this national problem.

This week, Dr. Pamela and Robert Pierce will be joined by two camera activists to discuss how they have used their cameras as a voice for change against racism and a panel of fathers to discuss how fatherhood is their activism.

This week, Dr. Pamela and Robert Pierce will be joined by Atlanta activist, Devante Hudson to discuss recent activist movements triggered by relentless deaths and brutality of unarmed black men and women by law enforcement and racist civilians.

The Live Exchange, “Enough is Enough: Protecting Black Lives in America”. This week, Dr. Pamela and Robert Pierce is joined by therapist Jared Washington to discuss the impact of the racism that is killing black men and women.

 Dr. Pamela and Robert Pierce will is joined by Psychologist Dr. Shadeiyah Edwards to discuss the unexpected challenges of co-parenting through COVID and Sports Analyst, Mr. Emmanuel Glaze to take a look at how the sports industry is taking a lead in addressing the COVID pandemic.

  What's Realy Going on?! We have been in quarantine for months, but we're now dealing with a death that wasn't caused by COVID-19. Instead, this one was caused by racially motivated violence.   With a dark cloud covering Georgia, we also get a glimpse of good news that Morris Brown has an official president. Join us as we talk with Dr. Kevin James, President of Morris Brown College to unpack everything.

This week, Dr. Pamela and Robert Pierce were joined by mother/daughter musical team, manager, Erica Johnson, CEO of Positive Vibes Management and Queen Si'Raja to discuss the highs and lows of life in love, parenthood, and entrepreneurship and what survival really means, especially during the most uncertain of times.