The Tony Da Realest Show

Back at it again with a Double Upload. This bonus content was so much I had to break it into 2 parts! Here's Dareth's Info again if you'd like to connect with her: https://www.instagram.com/its_dareth/ Enjoy part 2! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/anthony-turner3/message

Hey all, how's it going? I have a returning guest Dareth who shares more about her frustrations with the system, her feelings around staying strong in care, and much more we delve into a deeper dive of one of the most articulate warriors who survived foster care. To know more about Dareth check out her IG on https://www.instagram.com/its_dareth/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/anthony-turner3/message

Wassup! Today one of my nearest and dearest friends Ericka returns to share how passion fatigue caused a toll on her and the ways that she's been navigating it since. Ericka shares how difficult it was to say no to panels and Youth Advisory Councils, not putting up a boundary, and the revolving door of opportunities but kept her community exclusively about foster care. I can't wait for all of you to hear her trial and error of being in foster care and pivoting to blaze her own path.   --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/anthony-turner3/message

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Hey y'all. Today I sit down with Melanie --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/anthony-turner3/message

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I kick it with longtime friend and mentor Desiree who shares her experiences with healing from trauma, being true to herself, and her trip to Florida that changed her life. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/anthony-turner3/message

Hey! Glad to be back and welcome to Season 3. =) In this first episode of Season 3 I sit down with Jai who talks about her faith with God, the enlightenment with finding other black peers who help her push forward, a troubling upbringing, and faith in the unseen. Enjoy! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/anthony-turner3/message

Hey what's going on Podcast, this is the final episode of Season 2!!! Super excited for everyone to be dropping by. With my boy Suga Ray interviewing me I reflect on the progress made from Season 1 to Season 2, things I would like to change going into Season 3, and the guest that came in to share their testimony. You won't want to miss this, be safe and be blessed, and most importantly, Keep Hope Alive. Thank you.  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/anthony-turner3/message

Hey what’s going on Podcast, the new year is almost here!! Speaking of things that are about to end Season 2 of the Podcast is almost finished as well. Dareth’s story is the last (and also the longest) story told this season about her struggle of fighting for her life in and out of care, finding hope in God, the injustice of seeing marginalized groups being oppressed, and a lot more. Thank you for dropping by and catch you in the very last episode of Keep Hope Alive! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/anthony-turner3/message

Hey wassup Podcast, Tony Da Realest back at it again. It's almost the Holidays!!!! It's supposed to be the greatest time of the year right??! Well, not so fast. You see, when young people are in care they tend not to be with their biological family or may have experienced some abuse/neglect and spending what's typically a joyous holiday with absolute strangers. It's not a fun experience at all, in fact, it can be alienating and lonely. In today's episode, I break down why instead of celebrating with laughter some kids find themselves more lonely than ever..... --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/anthony-turner3/message

Hey, what's happening Podcast, Tony Da Realest back here again. My apologies if my day ones have seen this already, I had to redo this episode from Season 1. This episode talks about my honest feelings on Queensbridge, my experiences, and my future plans afterward.  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/anthony-turner3/message

Hey Podcast, Tony Da Realest back with another episode. I have not just any guest but Mike Veny here as a guest!! Not only is he one of the most influential speakers in mental health, but he's also a great friend of mine and a mentor that has been showing me the ropes. Words cannot describe how honored I am to have him on my Podcast as the man I've looked up to. In this heavy topic, we share our stories about suicide, time in the hospital, how to self-care, and the process of recovery. Disclaimer: The subject matter may be triggering for individuals with a similar background.  For more information on Mike Veny check out his website at: https://www.mikeveny.com/ .  You can also find his book here: https://www.amazon.com/Transforming-Stigma-Become-Wellness-Superhero/dp/0692048626/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=transforming+stigma&qid=1603159857&sr=8-1 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/anthony-turner3/message

Hey wassup Podcast, Tony Da Realest, back here with another episode. Also, my birthday was yesterday so show me some love y'all! In any case, this is a special episode where I talk about the profound impact that City Living has had on me. Having the support, resources, and reliability that someone is always there for me has meant the world to me. Liz has shown me what real support looks like, celebrating victories, and making my apartment feel like a home when I had no way of doing so. I encourage everyone who would like to donate to the cause and/or learn more information check out: https://www.citylivingny.org/#home-section --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/anthony-turner3/message

Hey what's happening Podcast, I have another special guest with me today. I sit down sit Gabriel talking about how she overcame the system and used it to her advantage. From knowing her throughout the New Yorker's for Children Youth Advisory Board come up with innovative solutions to seeing her interview the ACS Commissioner about racism and how it intersects with Foster Care Gabby has been a selfless and tireless warrior for change. Gabby talks of extension to policy, changing the scope of how young adults in care are perceived, her aspirations to be a teacher. Come listen as she talks about overcoming the odds and being one of the strongest advocates in NYC.  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/anthony-turner3/message

Hey wassup Podcast, Tony Da Realest back here with another episode! In today's episode, I have Ericka François, an amazing friend of mine who has been through many hardships and shares her expertise in tutoring. Ericka goes in-depth with her personal journey, creating herself, blazing her own path, and balancing expectations when in college. You won't want to miss this episode! If you want to find out more about Ericka connect with her here: linkedin.com/in/ericka-françois-a427aa12b --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/anthony-turner3/message

Hey Podcast, this is Tony Da Realest back here with another episode! Today's guest is an amazing couple that has an incredible list of accomplishments including starting their own entrepreneurial ventures, traveling across many different countries, proud graduates of Western Michigan University, among many others. In their inspiring and authentic autobiography, Redefining Normal: Two Foster Kids Beat The Odds and Discovered Healing, Happiness, and Love. This memoir speaks about abandonment, mental health struggles, self love, and childhood trauma. The book is honest, raw, and beautiful written and that's what I deep dive into today. To help support check out: To contact Alexis and Justin about media appearances, coaching or speaking at your event, email press@redefiningournormal.com. To subscribe to their email list to learn more about their journey, information on healthy relationships and stay tuned for their upcoming books, visit re-definingnormal.com or listen to our ROSE From Concrete podcast at www.rosefromconcrete.buzzsprout.com To connect with Justin and Alexis on Facebook @redefiningnormal Instagram @redefiningnormal Justin’s Blog: akidfromdetroit.com ROSE Empowerment Group, a youth-serving organization on the importance of self, community and impact. For more info, go to roseempowermentgroup.com Contact: roseempowermentgroup@gmail.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/anthony-turner3/message

Hey what's going on Podcast, I hope everyone is doing well. In today's episode I have an amazing women who is shaping change in the Foster care system at a rapid rate and has been doing so for a long time now. Angela is the new author of The Black Foster Youth Handbook, helping young people successfully age out of foster care and beat these, as well as other statistics placed upon them. This Handbook is also to support work being done by their supportive adults (Foster parents, therapist, etc)book : To show support check her out at: www.blackfostercareyouthhandbook.com as well as her website www.originalsoulflower.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/anthony-turner3/message

Hey wassup Podcast, this is Tony Da Realest back here with another episode. Today's guest is Ella, a long time friend who has been through her share of difficult times. She shares her story of getting into the Foster Care system, what made her run frequently from placements, going into therapy, and tips that she would give her younger self among other things. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/anthony-turner3/message

Hey all! Glad to have everyone here and welcome to Season 2! Leah was an intern at New Yorkers for Children and a Social Work student helping with the Youth Advisory Board and engaging the group. In today's episode Leah shares tangible ways to self care while I break down exactly what is self care and why it's so important. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/anthony-turner3/message

Thank you all for this short journey of the first season!! I share my honest thoughts, plans for the second season, people I'd like to connect with, and little changes I'll be making. This has honestly been the most fun I've ever had doing a Project and hope to come back to the show bigger and stronger than ever!!  Connect with me on Facebook @ Anthony Turner (Tony) IG: Tony_Da_Realest  Website: anthony-turner.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/anthony-turner3/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/anthony-turner3/support

Hey wassup Podcast! Tony Da Realest back here with another episode. I bought back my first guest Ayana to this episode and we talk in depth about coping with the pandemic, projects that we're working on regarding Foster Care, and burnout that happens when you work passionately. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/anthony-turner3/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/anthony-turner3/support

Hey wassup Podcast, Sorry for the week I missed but I'm back and better than ever. I've been putting my energy into making my social media Campaign "I survived Foster Care" and allowing others to present their struggles in the system. But in todays episode I talk about the lasting impact that psychotropic medication has had and why I needed the community to transform. Thanks for dropping by and keeping hope alive! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/anthony-turner3/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/anthony-turner3/support

Hey wassup Podcast, this is Tony Da Realest again! Today I share my honest thoughts on why youths records should be expunged in the Foster Care system and what are some better alternatives that can be done to help lead them on the right path! Hope you enjoy and keeping well, I'll see you in the next one. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/anthony-turner3/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/anthony-turner3/support

Hey Wassup Podcast! This is Tony Da Realest back again! I don't know about you guys but more than ever I need to hear someone, to get a hug, something! I've always been isolated since a kid and with the Pandemic I make a breakthrough in making more of an effort to connect. Do you feel more isolated than ever before? Have you been talking to your support? Is there any way I can help? Email me at Anthonyt425@gmail.com, I'd love to know how your doing! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/anthony-turner3/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/anthony-turner3/support

Hey wassup Podcast, hope you missed me for my week off. I'm back in the swing of things now (mostly). Today i share how I've been thriving in this Pandemic and the coping skills to take on a serious life threatening virus that can not only affect you physically but mentally. Hope you take a lot from this segment and don't forget to pay a visit to my new website at: https://anthony-turner.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/anthony-turner3/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/anthony-turner3/support

Hey, wassup Podcast!! This is more of a bonus episode that I literally made in 10 minutes. I talk about my new logo design, my website, talking more about COVID-19, and giving shout outs to a few people. Hope y'all staying safe and keeping hope alive! Check out my new website here: https://anthony-turner.com/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/anthony-turner3/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/anthony-turner3/support

Hey wassup Podcast! The first few minutes I discuss my anxiety with the current Pandemic and my difficulty adjusting to a rapid change in lifestyle. I then share 5 things that I feel every Foster youth needs before they leave the Foster Care system. If you are 17 or 18 and currently in care you NEED to listen to this episode!! Thanks for tuning in and hope to hear you in the next one! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/anthony-turner3/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/anthony-turner3/support

Hey Podcast, Tony Da Realest again! I want to share with you what ultimately got me through my difficult times in Care. Writing has a special place in my heart and it's been the biggest help in finding myself and healing the deep rooted wounds that still lay within me. I hope you feel encouraged and would love to know what has helped you get through difficult times when you feel overwhelmed! Thanks for dropping by and see you in the next one! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/anthony-turner3/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/anthony-turner3/support

Hey Wassup Podcast, this is Tony Da Realest here again! So with the heavy emphasis of COVID-19 aka Coronavirus lately and many people wanting my opinion on this, my friends Mike and Joe will be collaborating with me in an effort to break down misinformation, how it's been affecting Mental Health, and social distancing among other things. This is a really complicated and uncomfortable conversation but I hope this sheds some light on ways to stay safe, how to move forward, and maybe a sliver of hope. Thanks for dropping and next week we will return as usual. Please keep safe and spend time with your loved one,  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/anthony-turner3/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/anthony-turner3/support

Hey Podcast, Tony Da Realest here. Super glad to be having my next interview and this is someone I've had the chance to really have a good friendship with in the last month I've known him. In the interview, Marcus shares his passion for improving the system and some of the things he would change if he could. Thanks for dropping by and enjoy the episode! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/anthony-turner3/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/anthony-turner3/support

Hey Podcast, this is Tony Da Realest! This is the final Episode of the Housing series and I'm both sad and happy that it's ending. I couldn't do it without you guys, the listeners. I believe this Episode is the best way to tie up all loose ends and close out the chapter for the time being. Thank you so much for being here and I hope you enjoy the end of the Housing Series! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/anthony-turner3/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/anthony-turner3/support

Hey Podcast, this is Tony Da Realest! Thank you so much for tuning in today. I have a new Mic that I have been using recently and just want to make sure that there's an improvement from previous episodes. For any feedback please DM me @ Anthonyt425@gmail.com. Also feel free to follow me on IG and Twitter at Tony_Da_Realest and my Facebook at Anthony Turner. Enjoy the episode and hope to catch you in the next one! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/anthony-turner3/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/anthony-turner3/support

Hey Podcast, it's your host Tony Da Realest! In this Episode I break down the very important topic of the Housing Academy, what the heck it is, my thoughts on how it can be improved, and the potential future I see for it. This is especially important as Housing represents stability for a lot of foster youth and the workshop is teaching how to maintain said stability! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/anthony-turner3/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/anthony-turner3/support

Hey, wassup Podcast! It's your host Tony Da Realest. Today's episode is light and short, I give 10 reasons why I love living on my own! Do you agree with my list? Do you prefer roommates? Are there other reasons you like living on your own? Let me know and we can chop it up at Anthony Turner on FB or send me an email at Anthonyt425@gmail.com. See y'all in the next one.  --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/anthony-turner3/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/anthony-turner3/support

Hey y'all, Tony Da Realest here! I'm doing something a little different in this one. This is a separate segment from my usual episodes where I give my opinions on Foster Care related topics and giving a critical look at initiatives and programs that shape the System. I hope you enjoy! Shout outs to Elena Taylor for bringing this article to light. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/anthony-turner3/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/anthony-turner3/support

Hey! Tony Da Realest back with another Episode. In this episode, I share my honest thoughts on QB, what's been good, what's been bad, and my plans moving forward. More importantly, it's an honest, raw, transparent look at life beyond Foster Care and learning how to thrive as an adult with little support. Follow me on Facebook at Anthony Turner and my IG at tony_da_realest_ . Thanks for listening and will be adding a new segment later this week!  --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/anthony-turner3/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/anthony-turner3/support

Hey!! Really hoped you enjoyed my last EP, today's episode kicks off my first official series, the Housing series. I share my honest feelings on what it was like to get my apartment, the process behind it, and some letdowns and some triumphs. Thanks for dropping in and let's goooo! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/anthony-turner3/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/anthony-turner3/support

My first ever Interview! And I want to take a moment to celebrate Martin Luther King. My apologies for the low audio, I'm still getting things situated. Today's topic is pretty heavy. With my guest and lifelong friend Ayana Chung we do a deep dive into what defines blackness and what are some of the ongoing struggles that African Americans face, the color divide, and personal experiences that shape us to be who we are. I hope this episode sheds light on some of the struggles that some may face with being Black in America. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/anthony-turner3/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/anthony-turner3/support

In today's topic I go over the decision every single Foster youth has to make in their life regardless of their gender identity, sexual identity, age, or race. And that's the decision whether to stay in the Foster Care System or not. The Foster Care system has a ton of flaws and may be the place where you feel uncomfortable but there are surprisingly some people who choose to stay! Stay tuned to my personal story and share this among your friends and family. Enjoy! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/anthony-turner3/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/anthony-turner3/support

In today's discussion, I share what I believe to be the single most important thing that every person in the Foster care system needs! Having a family you can rely on is usually taken for granted normally but it's not something that Foster youth can normally rely on. I break down the significance of a Healthy Support System and why this is the most impactful thing for a young person. Follow me on my IG at Tony_Da_Realest and my Facebook at Anthony Turner. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/anthony-turner3/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/anthony-turner3/support

This is the introduction to my new Podcast! In this intro, I share what inspired me to do this Podcast, the topics I plan on creating, and my overall passion for the Foster Care system here in NYC. I am thrilled to be starting this and I hope you enjoy my wild journey of how to make a positive change in the Foster Care system. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/anthony-turner3/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/anthony-turner3/support

Hey! My name is Tony Da Realest and I'm former Foster Youth. I describe my story briefly and what drove me to start this Podcast. I have been doing tons of work in NYC and want to share a lot of stories that never get told. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/anthony-turner3/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/anthony-turner3/support