Creative Roots Podcast

Establishing A New Baseline Since Childhood - Valeea | Ep. 56

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2395649/fan_mail/new] Continuing with Mental Health Awareness Month, we sit down with Nurse Practitioner Valeea, who brings over 15 years of healthcare experience and has been practicing as a Nurse Practitioner since 2018. Her passion for motivating, encouraging, and educating shines throughout this powerful conversation. In this episode, we dive into personal experiences ranging from growing up as latch-key kids to living alongside family members dealing with mental illness. We also unpack the effects these experiences can have on children, the stigma surrounding mental health and medication within the Black community, and the importance of recognizing the signs before they go ignored for too long. This conversation is honest, relatable, and necessary—especially for communities where mental health is often misunderstood or pushed aside. Recorded exclusively at Charlotte Podcast Studio Thanks for listening! If this episode hit home, don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and share it with a fellow creative on their journey.  Where to find us: Website: www.creativerootspodcast.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CreativeRootsPodcast IG/TikTok: https://www.instagram.com/creativeroots.podcast https://www.tiktok.com/@creativeroots.podcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CreativeRootsPodcast Tae-@taewiththeedits Shamar-@alanluxstudios

The Child In The Middle - Deloris | Ep.55

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2395649/fan_mail/new] As we continue Mental Health Awareness Month, we sit down with Deloris Calhoun-Wright, author of A Child In The Middle. This conversation goes far beyond the pages of the book. We dive head first into the reality of growing up between two separate households and the emotional weight placed on children when the adults around them are still trying to figure things out themselves. A Child In The Middle is more than a title, it’s a lived experience for many people, and this episode opens the door to honest conversation around childhood trauma, co-parenting struggles, emotional accountability, and the lasting impact these situations can have on mental health. Throughout the episode, we also reflect on our own personal experiences, discuss ways parents can avoid unintentionally creating trauma for their children, and unpack the emotional burdens many people quietly carry into adulthood. This is a deep one. Want to be in attendance for the book signing event: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/kcr-presents-keeping-co-parenting-real-author-showcase-symposium-tickets-1984597271864?aff=ebdssbdestsearch Creative Roots Podcast A platform for creatives to share their stories—unfiltered and unscripted. Recorded exclusively at Charlotte Podcast Studio Thanks for listening! If this episode hit home, don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and share it with a fellow creative on their journey.  Where to find us: Website: www.creativerootspodcast.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CreativeRootsPodcast IG/TikTok: https://www.instagram.com/creativeroots.podcast https://www.tiktok.com/@creativeroots.podcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CreativeRootsPodcast Tae-@taewiththeedits Shamar-@alanluxstudios

Active Dad: Rewriting the Story of Fatherhood - Modd | Ep. 54

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2395649/fan_mail/new] New month. New guests. Real conversations. May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and we’re kicking things off with Modd from Active Dad: a community focused on rewriting the story of fatherhood and creating space for men to grow, heal, and show up differently. This episode goes deeper than surface-level talk. We get into past childhood trauma, the responsibility of raising young Black men, and what it really means to find an outlet where you can be understood without judgment. This is a leveled conversation - man to man - unpacking real pain points while also exploring what’s possible when you finally find a community that gets it. If you’ve ever felt like you had to carry it all on your own…this one’s for you. Recorded exclusively at Charlotte Podcast Studio #CreativeRootsPodcast #MentalHealthAwareness #ActiveDad #Fatherhood #MensMentalHealth #BlackFathers #Healing #Community Thanks for listening! If this episode hit home, don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and share it with a fellow creative on their journey.  Where to find us: Website: www.creativerootspodcast.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CreativeRootsPodcast IG/TikTok: https://www.instagram.com/creativeroots.podcast https://www.tiktok.com/@creativeroots.podcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CreativeRootsPodcast Tae-@taewiththeedits Shamar-@alanluxstudios

Thank You For Year 1

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2395649/fan_mail/new] One year in. In this episode of Creative Roots, we kept it simple. Just a real conversation between us reflecting on the journey so far. We talk about the moments that stood out, the guests who left an impact, what we’ve learned along the way, and how the podcast has grown over the past year. From the early days to now, this episode is about taking a step back and recognizing the process. If you’ve been rocking with us since the beginning, we appreciate you. If you’re just now tapping in, this is a solid place to start. Year 1 was about building. Year 2… we’re stepping into something bigger. Tap in. Creative Roots Podcast A platform for creatives to share their stories—unfiltered and unscripted. Recorded at Charlotte Podcast Studio Thanks for listening! If this episode hit home, don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and share it with a fellow creative on their journey.  Where to find us: Website: www.creativerootspodcast.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CreativeRootsPodcast IG/TikTok: https://www.instagram.com/creativeroots.podcast https://www.tiktok.com/@creativeroots.podcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CreativeRootsPodcast Tae-@taewiththeedits Shamar-@alanluxstudios

An Open Conversation With Dyme - Dyme Witherspoon | Ep. 53

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2395649/fan_mail/new] Dyme is back on Creative Roots, and this conversation goes exactly where it needs to. The topic is simple, but not easy: “Starting Over or Keep Going?” What starts as a focused conversation quickly takes a turn after one show-stopping statement that shifts the entire direction of the episode. From there, it becomes an open, honest discussion - the kind you can’t script. We get into: Knowing when it’s time to pivot vs. stay the course Letting go of what’s familiar to grow The fear and uncertainty that comes with starting over Trusting your instincts and moving with intention Real-life moments where the path forward isn’t clear This episode is filled with gems, laughter, and real-time reflection.  Not just answers, but the process of figuring it out. If you’ve ever questioned whether to keep pushing or walk away and start fresh…this conversation is for you. Thanks for listening! If this episode hit home, don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and share it with a fellow creative on their journey.  Where to find us: Website: www.creativerootspodcast.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CreativeRootsPodcast IG/TikTok: https://www.instagram.com/creativeroots.podcast https://www.tiktok.com/@creativeroots.podcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CreativeRootsPodcast Tae-@taewiththeedits Shamar-@alanluxstudios