Nature and Mental Wellness featuring Nnako Kande and Dr. Valerie Radu

When Our Children Grieve featuring poet, Mark "Tomodachi" Anderson and death doula, Darnell Lamont Walker

Today we are discussing when our children grieve. Children need space to process what they feel—even when they cannot fully explain it. As adults, our role is not always to have the perfect response, but to create an environment where children feel safe enough to express themselves. In this episode, we feature the poem "Passion for Woodmore" by poet, Mark "Tomodachi" Anderson followed by a discussion with death doula, Darnell Lamont Walker on the topic of "When Our Children Grieve". 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. Be sure to Like, Follow and Share as a new episode launches each month on the 3rd Thursday at 7PM eastern. LISTEN TO THIS NEW EPISODE ON CHATTANOOGA'S NPR STATION WUTC 88.1FM and CHECK OUT THE PREMIERE OF THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE, SPOTIFY, AMAZON MUSIC, APPLE PODCASTS and other podcast platforms on Thursday, May 21 at 7PM! One Rhyme At A Time is a recent addition 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 Swayyvo Script writing, graphic design & video/audio editing by Marsha "The Poetic Diva" of GoldNook Productions Venue provided by GoldNook Productions Platforms include: RNCPoetry YouTube channel, Spotify, Amazon Music, Apple Podcasts and other podcast platforms Financial support from the Lyndhurst Foundation, ArtsBuild, and Rhyme N Chatt Interactive Poetry Organization Technical support by Rhyme N Chatt and GoldNook Productions. ************************LINKS************************** SPOTIFY https://open.spotify.com/show/2uCVWiC4RcaELlp8veebS2 YOUTUBE https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBYWHMke5zk-P7KfMv2ldsIbk0lxPndlu&si=MAM8iBmbVhEuBg1k AMAZON MUSIC https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/9cc0d949-fc92-4d4b-a61e-bc04906d12db/one-rhyme-at-a-time APPLE PODCASTS https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/one-rhyme-at-a-time/id1796594712

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

One Rhyme At A Time - Mental Wellness and Our College Students featuring Jada Mills and Dr. Michelle Caldwell

Are you a college student or do you have someone in your life who is? When was the last time that you did a mental health check on them? College brings many changes into the lives of our young people. Many that we are aware of and some that we may not have thought of. In this episode, we feature the poem "Still Going" by poet and college student, Jada Mills followed by a discussion with education professional, Dr. Michelle Caldwell on the topic of "Mental Wellness and Our College Students". 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. Be sure to Like, Follow and Share as a new episode launches each month on the 3rd Thursday at 7PM eastern. LISTEN TO THIS NEW EPISODE ON CHATTANOOGA'S NPR STATION WUTC 88.1FM and CHECK OUT THE PREMIERE OF THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE, SPOTIFY, AMAZON MUSIC, APPLE PODCASTS and other podcast platforms on Thursday, March 19 at 7PM! (LINKS BELOW) 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 Swayyvo Script writing, graphic design & video/audio editing by Marsha "The Poetic Diva" of GoldNook Productions Venue provided by GoldNook Productions Platforms include: RNCPoetry YouTube channel, Spotify, Amazon Music, Apple Podcasts and other podcast platforms Financial support from the Lyndhurst Foundation, ArtsBuild, and Rhyme N Chatt Interactive Poetry Organization Technical support by Rhyme N Chatt and GoldNook Productions. ************************LINKS************************** SPOTIFY https://open.spotify.com/show/2uCVWiC4RcaELlp8veebS2 YOUTUBE https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBYWHMke5zk-P7KfMv2ldsIbk0lxPndlu&si=MAM8iBmbVhEuBg1k AMAZON MUSIC https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/9cc0d949-fc92-4d4b-a61e-bc04906d12db/one-rhyme-at-a-time APPLE PODCASTS https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/one-rhyme-at-a-time/id1796594712

Loving After Loss with Kelly "AuthentiK" Hanwright and DeShanee Thomas

When the love of your life passes away, how do you give yourself permission to love again? How much time is enough time? How much healing is enough healing? In this episode, we feature the poem "Facing It" by poet Kelly "AuthentiK" Hanwright followed by a discussion with mental health professional, DeShanee Thomas on the topic of Loving After Loss. 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. Be sure to Like, Follow and Share as a new episode launches each month on the 3rd Thursday at 7PM eastern. LISTEN TO THIS NEW EPISODE ON CHATTANOOGA'S NPR STATION WUTC 88.1FM and CHECK OUT THE PREMIERE OF THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE, SPOTIFY, AMAZON MUSIC, APPLE PODCASTS and other podcast platforms on Thursday, February 19 at 7PM! (LINKS BELOW) 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 Swayyvo Script writing, graphic design & video/audio editing by Marsha "The Poetic Diva" of GoldNook Productions Venue provided by GoldNook Productions Platforms include: RNCPoetry YouTube channel, Spotify, Amazon Music, Apple Podcasts and other podcast platforms Financial support from the Lyndhurst Foundation, ArtsBuild, and Rhyme N Chatt Interactive Poetry Organization Technical support by Rhyme N Chatt and GoldNook Productions. ************************LINKS************************** SPOTIFY https://open.spotify.com/show/2uCVWiC4RcaELlp8veebS2 YOUTUBE https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBYWHMke5zk-P7KfMv2ldsIbk0lxPndlu&si=MAM8iBmbVhEuBg1k AMAZON MUSIC https://music.amazon.com/es-co/podcasts/b573beb8-8368-4e26-9f76-65e3dc15ac24/one-rhyme-at-a-time---unpacking-the-meaning-and-the-muse-poetry-meets-mental-wellness-podcast https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/9cc0d949-fc92-4d4b-a61e-bc04906d12db/one-rhyme-at-a-time APPLE PODCASTS https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/one-rhyme-at-a-time/id1796594712 **USE THE LINKS ABOVE TO ACCESS PREVIOUS EPISODES**

Nature and Mental Wellness featuring Nnako Kande and Dr. Valerie Radu

How does nature impact our mental health? How can nature heal us and how does trauma come from the earth? In this episode, we feature the poem "The Forester's Daughter" by poet N'nako Kande' followed by a discussion with mental health professional, Dr. Valerie Radu on the topic of Nature & Mental Wellness. 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. Be sure to Like, Follow and Share as a new episode launches each month on the 3rd Thursday at 7PM eastern. 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 Swayyvo Script writing, graphic design & video/audio editing by Marsha "The Poetic Diva" of GoldNook Productions Venue provided by GoldNook Productions Platforms include: RNCPoetry YouTube channel, Spotify, Amazon Music, Apple Podcasts and other podcast platforms Financial support from the Lyndhurst Foundation, ArtsBuild, and Rhyme N Chatt Interactive Poetry Organization Technical support by Rhyme N Chatt and GoldNook Productions. **EPISODES** Season 3 Episode 1 - Premiered 01/15/26 Topic: Nature & Our Mental Health with N'nako Kande' and Dr. Valerie Radu Season 2 Episode 11 - Premiered 11/20/25 Topic - Alcoholism - with M. K. Simon and DeShanee Thomas, MA MFT Episode 10 - Premiered 10/16/25 Topic - ALZHEIMER'S - with Liz Cooper Episode 9 - Premiered 09/18/25 Topic - CARING FOR THE CAREGIVER - with Kweens Crown and Tongeia Farmer Episode 8 - Premiered 08/21/25 Topic - DEALING WITH DEPRESSION - with Woodson Carpenter and Felicia Cotton Episode 7 - Premiered 07/17/25 Topic - HUMOR & MENTAL HEALTH - with Kate Landers and Jamelia Knox, MS MFT Episode 6 - Premiered 06/19/25 Topic - IDENTITY & PURPOSE - with Laura Brown and Dr. David Banks - featuring listener-submitted poetry Episode 5 - Premiered 05/15/2025 & Reaired 12/18/2025 Topic - NARCISSISM, PSYCHOPATHY & SOCIOPATHY - with Jacquelyn "Jamnjaq" Atkerson and Katharine M. Perry, LCSW Episode 4 - Premiered 04/24/25 Topic - IDENTITY & PURPOSE - with Laura Brown and Dr. David Banks Episode 3 - Premiered 03/27/25 Topic - RECONCILING EXPECTATIONS - with Deep Thought the Lyricist and Anthony Wiley, Jr. Episode 2 - Premiered 02/27/25; Replayed 03/06/25 Topic - EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE - with Obbie West Episode 1 - Premiered 01/23/25 Topic - CHILDHOOD TRAUMA - with Cynthia Robinson Young and MyChelle Pinkerton, M.A., LMFT Season 1 Episode 3 - Premiered 10/17/24; Replayed 12/24 Topic - GRAPPLING WITH GRIEF - with Mama T and April Taylor, LPC MHSP S Episode 2 - Premiered 9/18/24; Replayed 11/24 Topic - ANXIETY, ANXIOUSNESS & ANGST - with Neelanjan Patri and Jamelia Knox, MS, MFT Episode 1 - Premiered 8/21/24 Topic - DEALING WITH DISAPPOINTMENT - with Desiree "Dezigner" Seay Green and Adrienne McCroskey, LCSW, CCM