When Storms Come with Mark Pollard and Tongeia Farmer
The storms of life are a part of life. How we face them, navigate them and learn from them determine our quality of life.In this episode, we feature the poem "The Storm" by poet, Mark "Montgomery" Pollard followed by a discussion with spiritual counselor, Tongeia Farmer on the topic of "When Storms Come".Join in the conversation by sending your poetry inspired by this topic to us at RNCPoetry@gmail.com for the opportunity to have your poem read on a future episode. One Rhyme At A Time is a new podcast to the Chattanooga podcast lineup. This podcast shines a light on the connection between the creating and sharing of poetry and mental wellness.
Each episode features one poet sharing one poem and a discussion about the inspiration and writing of the poem. This is followed by a conversation on a mental health topic inspired by the poem.******************************************This podcast is not meant to replace getting care from a mental health professional and is not meant to diagnose or treat any condition or illness. It's purpose is to normalize the importance of having discussions like this, supporting your own mental wellness and using artistic expression through poetry as a tool on your healing journey.******************************************Poets and mental health professionals who are interested in being featured in upcoming recordings should contact us at RNCPoetry@gmail.com.Thanks to all supporters for making these conversations possible.Theme Music created by SwayyvoScript writing, graphic design & video/audio editing by Marsha "The Poetic Diva" of GoldNook ProductionsVenue provided by GoldNook ProductionsPlatforms include: RNCPoetry YouTube channel, Spotify, Amazon Music, Apple Podcasts and other podcast platformsFinancial support from the Lyndhurst Foundation, ArtsBuild, and Rhyme N Chatt Interactive Poetry OrganizationTechnical support by Rhyme N Chatt and GoldNook Productions. Season 3Episode 4 - Premiered 04/16/2026Topic: When Storms Come with Mark Pollard and Tongeia FarmerEpisode 3 - Premiered 03/19/2026Topic: Mental Wellness and the College Student with Jada Mills and Dr. Michelle CaldwellEpisode 2 - Premiered 02/19/2026Topic: Loving After Loss with Kelly "AuthentiK" Hanwright and DeShanee ThomasEpisode 1 - Premiered 01/15/26Topic: Nature & Our Mental Health with N'nako Kande' and Dr. Valerie RaduSeason 2Episode 11 - Premiered 11/20/25Topic - Alcoholism - with M. K. Simon and DeShanee Thomas, MA MFTEpisode 10 - Premiered 10/16/25Topic - ALZHEIMER'S - with Liz CooperEpisode 9 - Premiered 09/18/25Topic - CARING FOR THE CAREGIVER - with Kweens Crown and Tongeia FarmerEpisode 8 - Premiered 08/21/25Topic - DEALING WITH DEPRESSION - with Woodson Carpenter and Felicia CottonEpisode 7 - Premiered 07/17/25Topic - HUMOR & MENTAL HEALTH - with Kate Landers and Jamelia Knox, MS MFTEpisode 6 - Premiered 06/19/25Topic - IDENTITY & PURPOSE - with Laura Brown and Dr. David Banks - featuring listener-submitted poetryEpisode 5 - Premiered 05/15/2025 & Reaired 12/18/2025Topic - NARCISSISM, PSYCHOPATHY & SOCIOPATHY - with Jacquelyn "Jamnjaq" Atkerson and Katharine M. Perry, LCSWEpisode 4 - Premiered 04/24/25; replayed 06/19/25Episode 3 - Premiered 03/27/25Topic - RECONCILING EXPECTATIONS - with Deep Thought the Lyricist and Anthony Wiley, Jr.Episode 2 - Premiered 02/27/25; Replayed 03/06/25Topic - EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE - with Obbie WestEpisode 1 - Premiered 01/23/25Topic - CHILDHOOD TRAUMA - with Cynthia Robinson Young and MyChelle Pinkerton, M.A., LMFTSeason 1Episode 3 - Premiered 10/17/24; Replayed 12/24Topic - GRAPPLING WITH GRIEF - with Mama T and April Taylor, LPC MHSP SEpisode 2 - Premiered 9/18/24; Replayed 11/24Topic - ANXIETY, ANXIOUSNESS & ANGST - with Neelanjan Patri and Jamelia Knox, MS, MFTEpisode 1 - Premiered 8/21/24Topic - DEALING WITH DISAPPOINTMENT - with Desiree "Dezigner" Seay Green and Adrienne McCroskey, LCSW, CCM
