The Messages We Carry with Danny L. Ross

Join us as Christina Salcido, Licensed Professional Counselor, share with us during Latinx Heritage Month.  Christina will share her messages related to being Latinx and her therapy approaches when working with the Latinx community.  Christina is a practicing therapist at Hidden Lakes Counseling, Southlake, TX, and is also a High School Counselor.  Join us as Christina shares with us her messages.  

Join Delora and me as we talk about substance use disorders and how we can support someone who is struggling.  Delora is a straight shooter and shares her knowledge  in a way that is practical and reassuring to help those who are struggling.  Join Delora and me as we talk through this topic and challenge the messages we carry regarding substance disorders.  

Blaise Harris is a resident of Raleigh, NC who is in private practice.  He is a former firefighter and EMT with over 13 years of experience.  He uses EMDR and other techniques to help those who are suffering from various trauma and mental health issues.  Blaise offers his social media followers vulnerability and honesty when he shares.  Join us as we have this powerful dialogue that is honest and raw about depression, grief, and loss.

For the past 18 years, the only world I have known was education as a career.  I have had an amazing experience helping countless families and teachers through this journey, but this part of the journey will come to an end on May 28, 2021.  In this episode, I will share with you my heart and what I will be doing.  Listen to this special goodbye episode.   (last episode of the season)

Do you feel like there is more for you to do, but you second guess yourself repeatedly?  This is the episode for you.  When you decide to do something different, accept that it will be challenging, but the destiny and purpose on the other side are so much better.  This episode is all about encouragement and stepping out on faith.  Join my good friend Martinez Sellers as he and I talk about what it takes to be an entrepreneur. 

Steven Ellison, a therapist, based in California, is changing the game regarding mental health for Black men.  From this practice, Steven has seen the need to establish support groups for Black men and is excited about their success.  Listen as Steven shares his unique philosophy and approach regarding mental health.

Losing someone you love is hard, but multiple losses can make it more difficult.   When you add that your culture doesn't embrace sharing your thoughts and feelings, this can be difficult.  After his Father's death by suicide, he internalized his emotions and tried as best he could to deal with the pain.   Join Rafis Nim and me as we walk through his story as a young man and see how he used his pain to create support for families dealing with depression, grief, and pain

The Black family has viewed  Black women for years as having strength, beauty, dignity, and determination to make things happen amid adversity. Still, they are often not given opportunities or the message that says it is okay to seek mental health support.  What are some of the challenges when it comes to seeking mental support for Black women?  Regina Hood, Licensed Professional Counselor, will help us discover ways to help with these stored messages and ideals.  

Today is a special episode of my podcast, "The Messages We Carry - Feel What You Need to Feel."   I will share my initial thoughts and reaction to the verdict of the George Floyd trial and dealing with where you are emotionally at this point.  I don't know if I could sum it up into words that would adequately describe my feelings at this moment, but join me as I try to articulate the hope that marginalized people of color may take to deal with the harsh realities that this tragedy has brought.  

Join my classmate Deniese Spencer and me as she shares about her girls' organization and lessons in life that she has learned to help young ladies become the best versions of themselves.

Join my classmate Deniese Spencer and me as she shares about her girls' organization and lessons in life that she has learned to help young ladies become the best versions of themselves. 

Maybe this is not you, but perhaps you have heard someone say, That's just the way I am.  I don't talk like that.  Why do I have to say all of those extra words?  My partner knows I love them.  I don't have to tell them; they know.  Join me as I go solo to explore muted emotions and learn how to change these mute emotional messages.

“Although the breakup process went smoothly, we didn't realize that it wasn't received well until five months later when her ex-boyfriend would commit this horrible act.”--Yvette Robson.  Join Yvette Robson and me as she shares her daughter's experience with domestic violence and lessons learned as she, her grandsons, and family navigate through the loss of her daughter.  

Do you remember your first love?  What were some of your hopes and dreams of your first meaningful relationship?  Better yet, were you prepared for those relationships?  What are some messages you have assumed from past relationships?  Join Kierra Woods and me as she shares her experience with love and relationships.  You don't want to miss this.  

The Early years are some of the most crucial, delicate, and influential.  What if someone had spoken that you are beautiful or handsome just the way you are?  What if you were treated as if your “voice” mattered from day one.  This show with Jerletha McDonald and me will help you understand our young people's need to be seen and heard.  

Does it pain you to think or talk about “death?”  So much of our experience is related to our past and our first experiences.  Join Tori Dixon, Licensed Professional Counselor and Licensed Mortician, bravely walk us through the halls of this conversation.  

Do you know what it takes to be me? Do you know that I have worked hard to be “good enough?”  Do you know that I hear the slights; however, I don't always respond?  Learn about  Tory and me as we travel down the Mississippi road sharing our thoughts of being a Black Man in America.