Bloom with Dr. Darlene

BLOOM in the Arts: Where Poetry Meets Jazz

A poet and a jazz musician join Dr. Darlene for a soulful exploration of creativity, inspiration, and expression. Through stories, reflection, and live performances, they share what moves them to create, and how art becomes a form of love, connection, and healing. An invitation to BLOOM through song, language, and presence. Rashann Cruse, Jr. https://rahsaancrusejr.online/ [https://rahsaancrusejr.online/] https://www.instagram.com/rahsaancrusejrofficial/?hl=en [https://www.instagram.com/rahsaancrusejrofficial/?hl=en] Dr. Shirley Darkeh https://patch.com/new-york/across-ny/curated-shirley-darkeh-homegrown-heroes-long-island-uses-visual-storytelling [https://patch.com/new-york/across-ny/curated-shirley-darkeh-homegrown-heroes-long-island-uses-visual-storytelling] https://www.adelphi.edu/events/a-labor-of-love/ [https://www.adelphi.edu/events/a-labor-of-love/] Links Website: https://www.drdarlene.net/ [https://www.drdarlene.net/] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BLOOMwithDrDarlene [https://www.facebook.com/BLOOMwithDrDarlene] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bloomwithdrdarlene/ [https://www.instagram.com/bloomwithdrdarlene/] TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bloomwithdrdarlene [https://www.tiktok.com/@bloomwithdrdarlene] Subscribe to us on YouTube to watch our show: https://www.youtube.com/@bloomwithdrdarlene [https://www.youtube.com/@bloomwithdrdarlene] Purchase Dr. Darlene's books: https://amzn.to/47YEtk3 [https://amzn.to/47YEtk3]

The Communication Double Standard for Assertive Black Women

Dr. Darlene welcomes two powerhouse women attorneys for a candid conversation on communication and perception in relationships. Together, they explore the tension between communicating with strength and softness and between being heard and being misread. From navigating bias in professional spaces to building trust in relationships, they discuss blind spots, vulnerability, self-reflection, and the courage to communicate with intention. Links Website: https://www.drdarlene.net/ [https://www.drdarlene.net/] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BLOOMwithDrDarlene [https://www.facebook.com/BLOOMwithDrDarlene] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bloomwithdrdarlene/ [https://www.instagram.com/bloomwithdrdarlene/] TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bloomwithdrdarlene [https://www.tiktok.com/@bloomwithdrdarlene] Subscribe to us on YouTube to watch our show: https://www.youtube.com/@bloomwithdrdarlene [https://www.youtube.com/@bloomwithdrdarlene] Purchase Dr. Darlene's books: https://amzn.to/47YEtk3 [https://amzn.to/47YEtk3]

Rooted in Love: Faith, Commitment and the Journey Together

In this deeply personal episode, Dr. Darlene welcomes a dear friend, accomplished attorney and seasoned minister who spent years holding marriage workshops alongside his late wife. Together, they discuss the spiritual and practical foundations of a strong marriage: commitment, grace, communication, and staying anchored through life’s challenges. It’s an inspiring conversation about enduring love and the principles that help couples stay the course. Links Website: https://www.drdarlene.net/ [https://www.drdarlene.net/] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BLOOMwithDrDarlene [https://www.facebook.com/BLOOMwithDrDarlene] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bloomwithdrdarlene/ [https://www.instagram.com/bloomwithdrdarlene/] TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bloomwithdrdarlene [https://www.tiktok.com/@bloomwithdrdarlene] Subscribe to us on YouTube to watch our show: https://www.youtube.com/@bloomwithdrdarlene [https://www.youtube.com/@bloomwithdrdarlene] Purchase Dr. Darlene's books: https://amzn.to/47YEtk3 [https://amzn.to/47YEtk3]

Blooming Together: The Work Behind Lasting Love

Marriage isn’t just about staying together. It’s about growing together. In this episode, two couples sit down with Dr. Darlene and open up about the quieter work of love, working through struggles, evolving as individuals, and finding meaningful ways to care for themselves and each other. Their stories reveal how self-awareness and daily acts of love can transform a relationship from surviving to thriving. Links Website: https://www.drdarlene.net/ [https://www.drdarlene.net/] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BLOOMwithDrDarlene [https://www.facebook.com/BLOOMwithDrDarlene] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bloomwithdrdarlene/ [https://www.instagram.com/bloomwithdrdarlene/] TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bloomwithdrdarlene [https://www.tiktok.com/@bloomwithdrdarlene] Subscribe to us on YouTube to watch our show: https://www.youtube.com/@bloomwithdrdarlene [https://www.youtube.com/@bloomwithdrdarlene] Purchase Dr. Darlene's books: https://amzn.to/47YEtk3 [https://amzn.to/47YEtk3]

Real Talk: Military Marriages Unfiltered

What happens when love meets orders, moves, and months apart? Dr. Darlene asked two military couples to record themselves answering some real questions about their marriages. The result: candid conversations about sacrifice, communication, identity shifts, and staying connected through it all. Real talk, real stories, and an honest, human look at love shaped by service. Links Website: https://www.drdarlene.net/ [https://www.drdarlene.net/] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BLOOMwithDrDarlene [https://www.facebook.com/BLOOMwithDrDarlene] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bloomwithdrdarlene/ [https://www.instagram.com/bloomwithdrdarlene/] TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bloomwithdrdarlene [https://www.tiktok.com/@bloomwithdrdarlene] Subscribe to us on YouTube to watch our show: https://www.youtube.com/@bloomwithdrdarlene [https://www.youtube.com/@bloomwithdrdarlene] Purchase Dr. Darlene's books: https://amzn.to/47YEtk3 [https://amzn.to/47YEtk3]