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One Black podcast a day

One Black podcast a day 13Aug25

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Aug 13, 2025
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Mental Health Rewritten is a groundbreaking podcast that delves into the most pressing and often stigmatized topics in mental and behavioral health. Hosted by the acclaimed Dominic Lawson – recipient of over 30 podcasting awards, including multiple honors in the mental health space. This show offers a fresh perspective on issues ranging from sex addiction and substance abuse to eating disorders and racial trauma.

Each season is thoughtfully structured into a themed mini-series, allowing for an in-depth exploration of complex subjects. Guided by the DSM-5, episodes feature candid conversations with experts and individuals with lived experiences, providing listeners with both clinical insights and personal narratives.

Join us biweekly as we challenge societal norms, break down barriers, and rewrite the narrative surrounding mental health. Whether you're a mental health professional, someone with personal experience, or simply interested in understanding the intricacies of the human mind, "Mental Health Rewritten" offers valuable insights and fosters a community of empathy and support.


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Pain To Triumph

This podcast dives deep into the raw, unfiltered journeys of people who’ve turned pain into purpose and setbacks into comebacks. Each episode is a testament to resilience, healing, forgiveness, and the power of owning your story. Our mission is to empower others through authentic interview discussions. We aim to inspire hope by sharing powerful testimonies of individuals who have triumphed over life’s hardships.

Love, Dating and Chaos

Single and looking for love? Buckle up! Join Philicity Reeken - seasoned radio host and fellow dater - as she unpacks the myths, mysteries, and madness of modern romance. With hilarious stories, real talk, and expert advice, this podcast helps you navigate the exciting (and sometimes awkward) world of dating. Whether you're a seasoned swiper or new to the scene, Philicity’s got you covered. So, ditch the dating app fatigue and join the journey - because finding love shouldn’t feel like a full-time job!

Dear Tisia

Dear Tisia, presented by Relationship Restored, is where your love life meets real talk. Hosted by dating and relationship coach Tisia, this podcast is your go-to space for unfiltered advice, hot takes, and deep dives into the realities of modern dating. Each episode, Tisia reads real letters from listeners and responds with a mix of tough love, expert insight, and hilarious honesty. Whether you’re single, situationship’d, or deep in a relationship, Dear Tisia is here to help you heal, grow, and stop repeating the same dating patterns. No sugarcoating. No fluff. Just the truth you need to hear—with a little side eye and a lot of heart.

BBQ Therapy

Welcome to BBQ Therapy! Ever stand over a grill or smoker and feel the world fade away? That’s BBQ Therapy. We’re all about the smoke, the stories, and the secrets behind great barbecue. Hosted by Tavis Bryant of Ya-Go HAM BBQ — where competition pitmasters and backyard pros share their tips, tricks, and real-world BBQ journeys. Plus, you’ll find hands-on BBQ videos, gear reviews, cook-offs, and behind-the-scenes looks at the world of competition BBQ.

Whether you’re firing up your first smoker or chasing that Grand Champion trophy, you’re in the right place. Go Ham !!

Survival Mode Disrupted - The Podcast

Survival Mode Disrupted is not just a podcast. It's a rebellion.

A raw, unfiltered space where we finally stop pretending we're fine and start telling the truth—the truth about the trauma we've carried, the identities they had to wear to survive, and the radical decisions we made to break free.

Because here's the deal: survival mode isn’t just a season. It’s a damn identity. One that so many were forced to adopt just to get through life, to stay safe, to stay needed, to stay sane. But eventually, it starts costing you more than it protects. Your peace. Your purpose. Your power.

This podcast is for the disruptors—the people who were told to stay small, stay silent, stay grateful for crumbs… and said “hell no.

Hosted by Leticia, The Survival Mode Disruptor herself—a trauma recovery mentor, speaker, and woman who has lived through the fires of abuse, betrayal, and breakdown and still chose to rise—this show dives deep into the unapologetic exits from survival mode that no one talks about.

You’ll hear from women (and a few brave men) who walked away from toxic relationships, soul-sucking careers, generational dysfunction, religious trauma, cultural expectations, and the lies they were taught to believe about themselves. Not because it was easy—but because staying would’ve killed something sacred inside of them.

These are the stories of bold pivots, quiet courage, and messy but miraculous rebirths.

Each episode is a conversation—a disruption—meant to wake something up in you. Whether it’s a guest sharing the moment they chose themselves for the first time, or Leticia dropping a truth bomb that makes you question everything you’ve normalized, this podcast is here to shake the foundation of your survival mode identity and replace it with something truer. Something freer.

We’re not here for surface-level self-care tips or fake empowerment slogans.

We’re here to talk about what it really takes to:

Reclaim your voice after being silenced.

Reinvent yourself after being broken down.

Rewrite your story when everyone else wants you to stay the same.

Release the guilt of choosing YOU.

This is for those who are done performing. Done pleasing. Done pretending.

It’s for the ones ready to exit survival mode—not slowly, not quietly, but disruptively and unapologetically.

You won’t leave this podcast the same.

You’ll cry. You’ll rage. You’ll laugh.

You’ll see yourself in every story.

And more importantly, you’ll remember who the hell you are.

Welcome to Survival Mode Disrupted.

It’s not just a podcast.

It’s a movement.

And your exit begins here.

Harry, Sorry I'm Late : A Harry Potter Podcast

Ever wondered what it's like to experience the magic of Harry Potter for the very first time? Or maybe you're a seasoned witch or wizard looking for a fun reread? In Harry, Sorry I’m Late! Join Harry Potter newcomer Alicia and lifelong Potterhead Kofi as they read and react to the beloved series chapter by chapter. Expect laughs, HP trivia that'll test your knowledge, silly games, detours into pop culture and whatever spells their fancy. Kofi, who practically breathes Harry Potter, accompanies Alicia, who's diving in headfirst after a Harry Potter-free childhood. It's a magical journey you won't want to miss!

The Road to Black Tech Week

The Road to Black Tech Week Podcast is your insider guide to the energy, innovation, and excellence leading up to Black Tech Week 2025 — happening July 14–16 in Cincinnati.

This limited series brings you real talk with founders, funders, tech pros, creatives, and community builders who are driving the culture forward. Every episode is packed with insights, tips, and straight-up gems to help you show up strong and win big at Black Tech Week and beyond.


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