Carla's Channel, Heart to Heart Inspiration

Shine Without Apology!

Tune in as Georgia Me, the Goddess of Atlanta, Poetry Tony Award winner and Def Poetry Jam icon, joins us for an unforgettable conversation on inspiration, resilience, and the power of words.

Tragedy to Transformation Filmmaking Journey!

Chicago roots run deep! 🎤 My exclusive interview with filmmaker E.L. Porter kicks off with us reminiscing about growing up in the Chi, experiencing tragedy and then triumph—before diving into his brand-new film, premiering May 31 in Chicago! 🎬🔥 You don’t want to miss this mix of memories, movie magic, and major inspiration.

Church and Depression Shame

As the holidays near many people find themselves dealing with depression. This can be due to multiple reasons! And if left unaddressed can lead to suicide. Depression and suicide are sensitive topics, and over the years, different interpretations and views have emerged within religious contexts, including the Church. Many myths have been perpetuated about depression and suicide in religious communities, often stemming from misunderstandings, misinterpretations of scripture, or cultural factors. We will talk about some common myths about depression and suicide that have been historically associated with the Church, along with the facts that can help clarify these misconceptions. #podcast #depression #church #depressionmyths #suicideawareness

Trauma to Triumph!

Special guest, Dave Murphy shares his traumatic and life-changing experience that lead to years of unhealthy weight gain. Dealing with PTSD Dave’s weight was spiraling out of control and stopped him from experiencing different activities with his young daughter. The disappointment from his daughter sparked a renewed sense of urgency and determination to start & maintain his weight loss journey. #carlahasheart #podcast #motivation #mentalhealth #love #weightloss

A Journey of Resilience!

“A Journey of Resilience”🎧🚀 College is not just about classes, exams &parties—it’s a life-changing journey. For Aasir Mecca, a young man navigating college life, the road was anything but ordinary. Aasir shares his journey of achieving his Bachelor degree from HBCU Texas Southern University & earning his Masters degree from a different university. He also embarked on a music journey as an Independent Artist! He shares how mental health resiliency was key in his journey. #carlahasheart #PodcastEpisode #MentalHealthAwareness #HBCU #CollegeLife #masterdegree #texassouthern #TSU