The Kwesi Prince Foundation Podcast

Ep 13 A Man's Perspective- Kwesi's dad

Ep 13- A Man's Perspective- Kwesi's dad In this weeks podcast, Sonja welcomes a special guest to the show...Kwesi's dad, James. He talks about his relationship with Kwesi, how he dealt with Kwesi's diagnosis and transition. He shares how he found support and he and Sonja discuss their relationship during one of the most challenging times in their lives.

Ep 12- No One Fights Alone Campaign

In Episode 12, Sonja Prince, Executive Director of The Kwesi Prince Foundation, talks about Childhood Cancer Awareness Month and the current campaign the foundation is hosting the month of September to raise funds to help pediatric cancer families. The No One Fights Alone Challenge offers an opportunity to support parents/caregivers as they care for their child who is currently on treatment and those who have unfortunately lost a child to cancer. The Challenge- During the month of September(Childhood Cancer Awareness Month), we are asking you to support our No One Fights Alone (NOFA) Challenge by donating $5 and asking as many people as you know to support as well. Our goal is to raise at least $4,500! As it’s often said, it takes a village! Paypal: https://paypal.me/kprincefoundation Cash app: $KPF2016 https://kwesiprincefoundation.org/no-one-fights-alone/

Ep 11- Five Years After Losing My Son

On this week's podcast Sonja Prince, the Executive Director of The Kwesi Prince Foundation, talks about her journey five years after losing her son. She shares how her grief has changed over the years and where she is now. She hopes this episode is encouraging. She also shares what is currently going on with KPF and upcoming events. If you are local, KFP is looking for donations for their upcoming yard sale. Details can be found on the Facebook page (listed below) Dr. Joshua B Rubin Lab- Legacy Program: https://rubinlab.wustl.edu/items/the-legacy-program/ KPF contact information: Website: https://kwesiprincefoundation.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kwesiprincefoundation/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kp_foundation/

Ep 10- The Challenge…The Three People You Should Have

On this week's podcast Sonja Prince, the Executive Director of The Kwesi Prince Foundation talks about the importance and challenge of finding the key people to help you along a difficult journey. She specifically speaks of three groups of people who helped her and continue to provide emotional support on her journey. The groups mentioned are: 1) Your inner circle 2) New connections 3) The person on the outside looking in Therapy resources: Betterhelp.com- online counseling with a licensed professional therapist. talkspace.com- text based therapy livehealthonline.com therapyforblackgirls.com To search online for a therapist in your area: psychologytoday.com

Episode 9- The Importance of Therapy

On this week's podcast Sonja Prince, the Executive Director of The Kwesi Prince Foundation talks about the importance of therapy and why many people don't engage a therapist In this episode, she shares: 1) Why she recommends therapy 2) How to know when you might need therapy 3) How to find a therapist Online resources: Betterhelp.com- online counseling with a licensed professional therapist. talkspace.com- text based therapy livehealthonline.com To search online for a therapist in your area: psychologytoday.com