Village Vibes Only with Meoshuh Jackson

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This podcast is Meoshuh’s love letter to the culture and the next generation. As the proverb goes, “It Takes A Village To Raise A Child”. The priority of Village Vibes Only with Meoshuh Jackson is to facilitate rich discussions surrounding raising black children and teens to be future leaders and lead rich, purposeful lives. Insight and resources are shared to assist in raising black youth to be financially, politically, academically and socially conscious as well as leaders in their community and beyond. Conversations on mental, emotional and spiritual wellness in black youth will also be featured. Listen in weekly to hear a fresh, wise voice from the village pull up to the virtual ‘front porch’ to share in their area of expertise as we aim to raise up a prepared generation. Your village is here!

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    • Dec 31, 2021 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 51m AVG DURATION
    • 13 EPISODES
    • 2 SEASONS


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    A Time of Reflection

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 2021 23:29


    Year end reflections! Remembering the WHY!

    Health is Wealth: The Holistic Pull Up!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2021 58:13


    In this episode, naturopathic physician, Dr. Firlande Volcy, gives great insight on why proper nutrition in children and teens is so vital and offers great direction on food and supplement choices. Healthy meal prep tips, the do's and dont's of nutrition and why gut health matters in children are all discussed in this episode! In the middle of a pandemic, it is more important  than ever that we are armed with information on how to keep our young ones, and ourselves, healthy and thriving. Young people who are holistically well is the goal and all of that is discussed right here! Don't try to figure this out by yourself, come on in the village and get this wisdom!

    The Audacity To Do: Get Like Harriet

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2021 24:55


    In this bonus episode, I offer insight that will, hopefully, awaken the audacious doer in you! When you think about the extraordinary courage that it took for Harriet Tubman to perform the valiant acts that she did, what could you accomplish if you took on the courageous spirit of Harriet? Let's talk about it! See you on the front porch!

    Safe Spaces Matter: Black Youth and Mental Health

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2021 86:44


     Do you know the signs of depression  and other forms of mental stress to look out for in children and teens? Did you know that suicide is the second leading cause of death in Black children aged 10-14, and the third leading cause of death in Black adolescents aged 15-19?  In this episode, Crystal Winfield-Edwards, LCSW, helps us navigate the nuanced topic of mental health in Black youth. We journey into the impact of trauma, coping mechanisms, community induced PTSD, strategies for addressing and overcoming mental health challenges and the need for our young people to have "safe spaces." Our youth need to know that their mental health matters!   Let's get into it! See you on the front porch!

    Save Our Girls: The Truth About the Sex Trafficking of Black Girls

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2021 80:00


    Did you know that 40% of U.S. human trafficking victims are African Americans, with the overwhelming majority of that number being African American girls and women? In this episode, we're taking a serious look into the truth about human trafficking, sex trafficking in particular, and how this phenomenon overwhelmingly impacts vulnerable black girls and women. Here to educate and walk us through this discussion is Monika Johnson-Hostler, Executive Director of the North Carolina Coalition Against Sexual Assault (NCCASA). Villagers, let's get educated so that we can be the change we want to see. Our girls deserve more! See you on the front porch!To find out how to get involved in the fight against sexual violence and/or sex trafficking in your state, please visit https://www.nsvrc.org

    Season 2 Kickoff! Welcome Back to the Village!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2021 15:49


    Welcome to Season 2 of the Village Vibes Only Podcast! Come on in the village and feel the vibes, and let's get this season poppin'! Meet you on the front porch!

    The Ujima Effect: Cultivating Community Consciousness In Black Youth

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 28, 2020 89:30


    Habari Gani?! Happy Kwanzaa! Ujima!Ujima means collective work and responsibility. In other words, my brother's problems are my problems. On Day 3 of Kwanzza, let's unpack this Ujima principle and its importance to black youth being raised to be conscious of community ills and seeing themselves as solutionists and helpers one to another. They, too, are their brother's (and sister's) keeper. Here to walk us through this is Dr. Danille Whylly, an expert on community outreach and youth advocacy. Grab your snacks, meet me on the front porch and let's get this wisdom! See you in the village!

    The Parenting Pull Up: The Healthy Black Family Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 23, 2020 40:23


    Part 2 of The Parenting Pull Up: The Healthy Black Family episode! Be sure to check out Part 1 of this discussion first!::We can agree that parenting isn't easy, right?! With parents being at the very center of the nuclear family, our actions and decisions have a direct impact on the wholeness of our children and the health of the family unit. Though parenting may be difficult, we owe it to the next generation to do what's necessary to try to get this parenting thing right! Drop in the village and listen in on this 2-part discussion as host, Meoshuh Jackson, and guest villager, her husband David Jackson, share parenting gems they've gathered on their parenting journey aimed at building healthy parent-child relationships, promoting the health of the black nuclear family and preparing children to be well-balanced adults! Meet you on the front porch!

    The Parenting Pull Up: The Healthy Black Family Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 23, 2020 59:26


    We can agree that parenting isn't easy, right?! With parents being at the very center of the nuclear family, our actions and decisions have a direct impact on the wholeness of our children and the health of the family unit. Though parenting may be difficult, we owe it to the next generation to do what's necessary to try to get this parenting thing right! Drop in the village and listen in on this 2-part discussion as host, Meoshuh Jackson, and guest villager, her husband David Jackson, share parenting gems they've gathered on their parenting journey aimed at building healthy parent-child relationships, promoting the health of the black nuclear family and preparing children to be well-balanced adults! Meet you on the front porch!

    The Birthday Episode!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2020 15:26


    It's my birthday!!! I want to switch it up a lil'. On this birthday, rather than receive, I want to give to all of you the gift of inspiration to become your BIGGEST self! Join me in the village to see what I'm talking about on this bonus birthday episode! See you on the front porch--Let's go!

    "Yes We Can": Raising the Politically Savvy Black Child

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2020 87:02


    In this episode, attorney and political activist, Qisoundra Flowers, met us in the village to walk us through the importance of black youth and communities of color understanding the law for ourselves and how we can increase political awareness in younger generations. We also discuss the importance of communities of color, specifically black youth, knowing our legal rights and what to do in the event of an unlawful arrest. Knowledge is definitely power! Come on in the village and take a seat on the front porch!

    Teaching is a Revolutionary Act: Education in the Black Community

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2020 70:34


    In this episode, seasoned educator and entrepreneur, Deanna Adams, walks us through how we can ensure that no child is left behind academically, especially during this uncertain time of remote learning. Everything from the importance of black representation in education to how the community can galvanize to better the education system in the black community is discussed. Strategies to strengthen the virtual learning experience are also covered. So, come on in the village, sit on the front porch and get this wisdom!

    Welcome To Village Vibes Only!-Trailer/Intro

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2020 13:06


    Welcome! Step into the village to get to know me a little better, find out what inspired me to start this podcast and what you can come to expect every week as you listen in!

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