In this powerful episode, Coach LA sits down with Dr. Kimberly Claude, a nurse practitioner and community advocate, to explore what it means to mother the community. Together, they unpack the intersection of civic engagement, leadership as service, and the critical importance of breast cancer awareness—especially for Black women, who face higher risks and disparities in care.

With October marking Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Dr. Claude shares why she organized the upcoming Breast Cancer Awareness Walk on October 4th, and how advocacy and wellness initiatives like this bring healing, resources, and hope to our communities.

Why civic engagement is a powerful form of leadership.

Breast cancer awareness and prevention: closing the gap for Black and Brown women.

The role of mental health in fear, stigma, and screening.

Organizing the walk: Dr. Claude’s story and her call to action.

BET on SELF™ reflections on showing up for your health and your community.

Black women are 40% more likely to die from breast cancer than white women (CDC).

Only about 65% of Black women receive regular mammograms (ACS).

Anxiety and depression are common after a cancer diagnosis—yet often under-treated.

Where can you “mother” your community this week?

How can you turn fear into empowerment when it comes to your health?

What steps can you take to BET on SELF™ by prioritizing screenings and wellness?

“Mothering the community is about nurturing beyond bloodlines—it’s about service, advocacy, and legacy. Whether through breast cancer awareness, mentorship, or simply showing up, your leadership leaves a mark.” – Coach LA

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This show is brought to you by Resiliency and Optimism Changes Lives, LLC, where we champion self-awareness, mental wellness, and transformational growth through therapeutic coaching and community empowerment. If you're looking for a therapist or support on your healing journey, visit our website or reach out—we're here to help you BET on SELF:
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Because when you bet on yourself, you invest in your peace, your power, and your purpose.

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In this episode, Coach LA sits down with author and Boston native Eric Jones (The Scars That Healed) to talk openly about mental health stigma and Black masculinity. From his childhood in Mattapan during the 70s–90s, to becoming a father at 18, to his journey as an author and professional, Eric shares his story of resilience, growth, and breaking cycles of trauma.

This episode explores why so many Black men are suffering in silence and provides evidence-based tools for healing, self-care, and creating safe spaces for men to reclaim their mental health.

Men die by suicide at 4x the rate of women (CDC).

Suicide is the 2nd leading cause of death for people ages 10–34.

Among Black and Hispanic men aged 18–44 with daily depression or anxiety, only 26% seek treatment (CDC).

The cultural stigma of therapy, generational silence, and systemic racism continue to be barriers.

Evidence-based practices like Solution-Focused Therapy, CBT, Men’s Healing Circles, and Narrative Therapy can support healing.

Vulnerability is not weakness—it’s a form of survival and resistance.

📚 Connect with Eric "EJ" Jones: The Scars That Healed | Email: ejones4175@gmail.com

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Don’t forget to subscribe and turn on your notifications so you never miss a new episode—dropping every Thursday wherever you get your podcasts. You can also listen live every Sunday at 10PM on Urban Heat 98.1FM or via iHeartRadio.

Want to join the conversation or share your story? We’re always looking for inspiring voices! Email us at admin@weroclives.com to be considered as a future guest.

This show is brought to you by Resiliency and Optimism Changes Lives, LLC, where we champion self-awareness, mental wellness, and transformational growth through therapeutic coaching and community empowerment. If you're looking for a therapist or support on your healing journey, visit our website or reach out—we're here to help you BET on SELF:
🌱 Believe. Empower. Transform.

Because when you bet on yourself, you invest in your peace, your power, and your purpose.

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In this episode of Conversations with Coach LA, we continue our Reclaim series with a transformative conversation on faith, healing, and collective freedom.

Joining Coach LA is the legendary Queen Sheba—a 2x Grammy®-nominated spoken word poet, author, professor, and activist—whose voice has ignited stages from the Apollo to international festivals. Sheba brings her truth, artistry, and lived experience to the mic as we explore how faith can help us break generational cycles of pain and trauma.

This conversation dives into Sheba’s newest project, A Hurricane in Heels: Healed People Don’t Act Like That, and how spoken word becomes both a personal healing practice and a collective call to action.

✨ How faith and spirituality provide grounding for healing generational trauma

✨ The role of spoken word as a vehicle to reclaim identity, justice, and wholeness

✨ Why “Healed People Don’t Act Like That” is more than a poem—it’s a movement

✨ Reflections on breaking cycles of pain, both personally and communally

✨ How to #BETonSELF in your own healing journey

Queen Sheba (Bethsheba A. Rem) is a Grammy®-nominated poet, professor of creative writing at Clark Atlanta University, and internationally recognized performer whose work blends art, activism, and healing. Her latest album, A Hurricane in Heels: Healed People Don’t Act Like That, affirms her legacy as one of the most dynamic voices in contemporary spoken word and social justice.

Learn more at: www.thequeensheba.live

Follow: @thequeensheba

What cycles in your life or community are you committed to breaking?

How has faith or spirituality played a role in your healing process?

In what ways can creativity help you reclaim your voice?

Who in your community supports your freedom and wellness journey?

🎤 Guest: Queen Sheba | IG & TikTok: @thequeensheba

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Want to join the conversation or share your story? We’re always looking for inspiring voices! Email us at admin@weroclives.com to be considered as a future guest.

This show is brought to you by Resiliency and Optimism Changes Lives, LLC, where we champion self-awareness, mental wellness, and transformational growth through therapeutic coaching and community empowerment. If you're looking for a therapist or support on your healing journey, visit our website or reach out—we're here to help you BET on SELF:
🌱 Believe. Empower. Transform.

Because when you bet on yourself, you invest in your peace, your power, and your purpose.

Opening Theme song created by Daniel Laurent www.daniellaurent.com

Closing Theme Song created by Nancia produced by Jay Hunt -SmokeHouse Media