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Missed tonight’s show? Don’t worry—you’ll want to lock in for Parts 2 and 3 of our Mental Health Awareness series on Basic Blaque After Dark. This movement is just getting started.Episode 1: Breaking the Silence — Understanding Mental Health On September 5th at 8 PM EST, we opened our four-part series with a courageous conversation featuring Dr. Carolyn Stephens, Clinical Christian Therapist. Together, we set the tone for awareness, healing, and ending stigma in our communities.Episode 1 highlights: - Why language matters: how we talk about mental health shapes how we seek help - Stigma and silence: naming the barriers that keep us from care - Faith and therapy can coexist: integrating spiritual support with clinical tools - Awareness as the first step: recognizing signs, tending to our emotional health - Community care: how families, friends, and faith spaces can support healing Couldn’t tune in live? Catch the replay on our channels and share it with someone who needs encouragement. Your story matters—and you’re not alone.What’s coming in Parts 2 and 3 We’re going deeper with Dr. Stephens to move from awareness to action. - Practical tools for stress, anxiety, and emotional regulation - Healing pathways: therapy, faith-based supports, and community resources - Boundaries, burnout, and burnout recovery - Live Q&A: your questions, answered with care How to stay connected - Watch live at 8 PM EST on Basic Blaque After Dark ON DA CREW PODCAST VIA FACEBOOK, YOUTUBE, TWITCH AND KICK - Turn on notifications so you don’t miss Parts 2 and 3 - Send your questions and topics you want covered - Tag a friend and share the series—let’s break the silence together If you or someone you know is in crisis, call or text 988 (US) for 24/7 support. If you’re outside the US, check local emergency and mental health resources.Stay tuned—this is more than a show. It’s a movement toward clarity, compassion, and change.#BasicBlaqueAfterDark #MentalHealthAwareness #BreakingTheSilence #DrCarolynStephens #FaithAndHealing #HealingTogetherThree-Part Mental Health Series with Dr. Carolyn Stephens Episode 1 – Breaking the Silence: Understanding Mental Health Highlights: awareness, stigma, faith + therapy, community care @highlight @followers

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Alma Colins Thomas is a New York-based ordained minister, author, podcast host, and teacher who uses her life story of survival and loss to inspire others.Career and roles - Minister and ministry leader: She is an ordained minister, the founder, and the Executive Director of Alma Collins Thomas Ministries. - Author: Thomas has authored or co-authored several books, including: - Dream Killers (2017) - From the Waiting Room to the Recovery Room (2017) - Love, Marriage and Divorce - She is also working on an anthology for parents who have lost a child, titled My Pain Is Silent, and other books, including Never Was Daddy's Little Girl. - Podcast host: She is the host of the Da Crew Podcast. - Teacher: Thomas worked for 27 years as a pre-school teacher atAmityville Head Startand also serves as a Bible school teacher. - Motivational speaker and coach: Drawing on her own story of grief and recovery, she works as a motivational speaker, consultant, and coach, empowering women and youths and offering grief counseling.Personal life and inspiration - Thomas is a single mother of two children, Sabria and her late son, Tysean, who died in 2009. - The death of her son inspired her writing, particularly the book From the Waiting Room to the Recovery Room, and led her to become a "dream ignitor". - Thomas is also a stroke survivor and continues to inspire people from her hospital bed. - Her favorite scripture is Jeremiah 29:11. A quote that inspires her is, "I don't feel no way tired. I have come too far from where I started from...I made it on broken pieces".

SC BOOKGAL & FRIENDS, hosted by Patrice Grimball (“SC BookGal”) from Charleston, airs live on the Da Crew Podcast every 1st through 4th Tuesday. The show spotlights diverse voices through author interviews and lively discussions, with episodes available afterward on platforms like iHeartRadio and Spreaker.Designed for both readers and writers, the podcast helps authors promote their work, build their brand, and connect with new audiences, welcoming indie authors, poets, publishers, and other literary creatives. For schedules, guest announcements, and booking info, follow the Da Crew Podcast page on social media. FULL-WRITE-UP ON SUBSTACK........... https://open.substack.com/pub/queenangela/p/tuesdays-are-for-book-lovers-tune?r=qc93s&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true

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In Case You Missed It: Believe In The Journey with Triveda Harris featuring De’Nicea Hilton HarperIf you missed last night’s Believe In The Journey, here’s your quick recap and why you’ll want to catch the replay. Hosted by Triveda Harris, the podcast explores how your journey reveals the purpose you were created for—and how everything in your life connects to that purpose. We’re talking relationships in every direction: family, friends, work, community, and most importantly, the relationship you cultivate with yourself.About this episode Triveda welcomed special guest De’Nicea Hilton Harper for a rich, heart-centered conversation about listening to your Whole Body Self—spiritually, emotionally, mentally, and physically—to create authentic connections and let your “Perfect Magick Glitter” shine. The episode offered practical ways to honor what your body and spirit are telling you so you can show up in relationships with more clarity, compassion, and confidence.Conversation highlights - Whole Body Self: Your body holds signals—tension, ease, energy shifts, thoughts, emotions—that point you toward your needs, values, and purpose. Listening deepens self-trust. - Self-relationship first: How you relate to yourself becomes the template for how you relate to others. When you practice honest self-connection, your external relationships become more aligned. - Boundaries as care: Boundaries aren’t walls; they’re bridges for safer, more present connections. Saying yes and no from a grounded place invites respect and reciprocity. - Purpose is woven in: Everyday choices—how you rest, speak, move, and work—are all expressions of your purpose. Nothing is wasted; everything is connected. - “Perfect Magick Glitter”: Your unique essence. When you let it shine, you attract relationships and opportunities that match who you truly are. - Repair over perfection: When missteps happen, return to the body, name what’s true, apologize where needed, and renegotiate agreements. That’s how trust grows. - Practical attunement: Simple rituals help you listen—breathwork, gentle movement, journaling, body scans, naming emotions, and micro-pauses before responding. Try-it-this-week practices - Three breaths before you answer a text or email; notice what your body says about your true response. - Name and normalize one emotion a day: “I notice I feel ____ and that’s information, not a flaw.” - Micro-movement check-in: 60 seconds of stretching or walking between tasks to reset clarity. - Boundaries script: “I want to give this the energy it deserves. Can we circle back at ____?” or “That doesn’t work for me; here’s what does.” Why this matters - For family and friends: Less resentment, more presence. - At work: Clear priorities, healthier collaboration. - With yourself: Consistent choices that align with your values and purpose. Watch the replay - Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/dacrewpodcast - YouTube: https://youtube.com/@dacrewpodcast2023?feature=shared - Facebook: Da Crew Podcast "Aspiring Authors Magazine" Join us live Believe In The Journey goes live every 2nd Sunday and 4th Thursday at 8pm EST. Bring your questions, your story, and your curiosity—this community is built for real conversation and transformation.Share this episode with someone who’s ready to listen to their Whole Body Self and let their Perfect Magick Glitter shine. And be sure to follow, subscribe, and turn on notifications so you never miss a show.

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If You Missed Tonight’s “When Shall Thou Bough Break” with Gwen Smalls: Havana Syndrome and Its Human TollTonight’s episode of When Shall Thou Bough Break, hosted by Gwen Smalls, delivered a thoughtful, deeply human exploration of Havana Syndrome—also referred to by U.S. agencies as Anomalous Health Incidents (AHIs)—and the very real ways these unexplained health events can upend a life. Gwen opened up about her own experience, offering a candid look at the challenges, uncertainties, and day‑to‑day adjustments that follow when your health suddenly stops behaving the way it used to.What We Talked About - The big picture: Havana Syndrome/AHIs entered public awareness after clusters of unusual neurological symptoms were reported by U.S. personnel abroad beginning in 2016. Reports have included sensations of pressure or sound, headaches, dizziness/vertigo, balance problems, nausea, and cognitive difficulties. While various mechanisms have been proposed over the years, the scientific and intelligence communities have not reached a single definitive cause, and research continues. - The human side: Gwen shared how navigating a suspected AHI can affect concentration, stamina, routine, and a sense of safety—especially for people whose work demands focus and live performance. She spoke to the emotional toll of not always having clear answers, the practical steps she’s taken to keep working, and the importance of listening to one’s body. - Care and advocacy: The episode emphasized careful documentation of symptoms, persistence in seeking evaluation, and building a trusted care team. Gwen highlighted the value of community—connecting with others who understand the uncertainty and validating the experience without rushing to conclusions. Key Takeaways - Uncertainty is part of the journey: Not every case will yield a neat diagnosis. Staying grounded in what you can control—tracking symptoms, following up on referrals, and prioritizing rest—matters. - Evidence is still evolving: Investigations and independent research have examined multiple hypotheses, from environmental exposures to neurological mechanisms. Some findings point to plausible pathways; others are inconclusive. The work is ongoing. - Lived experience deserves space: Whatever the ultimate cause, the symptoms reported by many are real and disruptive. Gwen’s story underscored the need for empathy, workplace flexibility, and individualized care plans. - Practical steps can help: - Keep a dated symptom journal, including possible triggers and environments. - Seek evaluation from clinicians familiar with vestibular, neurological, and auditory issues. - Consider occupational and vestibular rehabilitation if recommended by a professional. - Ask employers for reasonable accommodations during recovery or flare‑ups. - Lean on peer support; being believed is part of healing. What Science Knows—and Doesn’t—So Far - What’s known: - Clusters of cases have been reported across multiple locations since 2016. - Symptom patterns often involve vestibular (balance), auditory, and cognitive complaints. - Some individuals show objective findings on specialized testing; others do not, which is common in many neurological syndromes. - What remains unclear: - A single, universal cause has not been verified. - Individuals may have different underlying mechanisms or triggers. - High‑quality, longitudinal data are still being gathered to sort correlations from causes. Resources Mentioned and Where to Learn More - Reputable overviews on “Anomalous Health Incidents” from government and academic sources can help you track updates as research evolves. - For clinical questions, start with a primary care clinician and ask about referrals to neurology, otology/neurotology, or vestibular rehabilitation as appropriate. - If you experience sudden, severe neurological symptoms—such as acute hearing changes, debilitating vertigo, confusion, or head pressure—seek urgent medical care. Why This Conversation Matters Gwen’s willingness to share her story turns an abstract headline into a lived reality. It reminds us that complex health mysteries don’t just challenge scientists and policymakers—they challenge families, careers, and a person’s sense of self. Tonight’s episode offered both compassion and clarity, without pretending the open questions are closed.Watch the Replay If you missed the broadcast, check the official channels for When Shall Thou Bough Break to watch the full episode and hear Gwen’s story in her own words. Share the replay with someone who could use thoughtful, stigma‑free information about Havana Syndrome and AHIs.Have a moment from the episode you want highlighted in this recap? Share your timestamp, and we’ll update this post with additional context and resources.

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Day 21: Joy in Serving OthersScripture: “You were called to be free… through love serve one another” (Galatians 5:13). Affirmation: I find joy and fulfillment in serving others with love.Heaven measures greatness by towels, not titles. On this closing day, Jesus places a towel in our hands, reminding us that purpose is found where freedom meets love. Culture says, “Build your brand,” but the Spirit says, “Build My people.” Serving turns ordinary spaces into holy ground and directs every spotlight back to God.Serve means using God-given freedom to lift others higher—through love. When we serve, we mirror Jesus, the King who washed feet (John 13:14-15, 17); we resist self-indulgence; and we glorify God as love-fueled works shine (Matthew 5:16).Why serving amazes: It is God’s strategy for joy; gratitude multiplies as it moves through your hands. It is both command and gift; the Spirit supplies what He requires, shaping humility and courage. It multiplies impact; one seed of love grows into stories, culture, and change.My testimony: I didn’t chase a crown; I carried a towel. Saying yes to serving—connecting creators, sharing templates, giving credit, offering solutions—opened doors I never knocked on. People began calling me the Queen of Collaborations. Love scales; consistent service creates safety, safety builds community, and God gets the glory.How service spread across my platforms: Da Crew Podcast & Media Network gives voices a mic and a map through panels, takeovers, and spotlights. We prepare guests, refine messages, and connect them after episodes; partnerships and bookings have followed—Proverbs 11:25 in motion. Aspiring Authors Magazine amplifies new and rising writers with coaching, collaborative features, anthologies, and practical publishing help; vision met stewardship (Habakkuk 2:2; 1 Peter 4:10) as first features became first books. Queen of Collaborations Coaching & Consulting teaches collaboration as ministry and marketplace strategy; we offer a Collaboration Canvas, MOUs, launch checklists, shared promo calendars, and prayer-first planning. Clients launched summits, co-authored projects, and cross-promoted—living Matthew 20:26-28.My collaboration flywheel: Serve—lead with value (Galatians 5:13). Connect—bridge people and purposes (Philippians 2:3-4). Co-create—agree on roles, timelines, and wins (Amos 3:3). Celebrate—honor loudly and credit generously (Romans 12:10). Multiply—turn one partnership into many (Ephesians 4:16).Guardrails that keep God central: motive over spotlight (Matthew 5:16), integrity in agreements (Proverbs 11:1), dignity with justice and humility (Micah 6:8), Sabbath rest so God builds the house (Psalm 127:1-2).Join the movement this week: pitch your story to Aspiring Authors Magazine and nominate another writer; bring Da Crew a listener-serving idea and a second guest to spotlight; book a clarity session with Queen of Collaborations and execute one give-first action within 48 hours.Three takeaways: Freedom finds its highest purpose in love—we are saved to serve (Galatians 5:13; Ephesians 2:8-10; 1 Peter 4:10). Service is worship in motion—helping people honors God (Romans 12:1; Hebrews 13:16; Colossians 3:23-24). The joy you seek sits on the far side of someone else’s need (Acts 20:35; Isaiah 58:10-11; Philippians 2:3-4).Three ways to apply today: Pray and act—“Lord, who can I serve?” Then do one concrete thing: a meal, a referral, a voice note, or an hour volunteered (James 2:15-17; Proverbs 3:27; Luke 10:33-37). Spotlight someone—publicly elevate another’s work and worth (Romans 12:10; 1 Thessalonians 5:11; Hebrews 10:24). Start a towel list—choose three people, define specific actions and timelines (John 13:14-15; Titus 3:14; 1 Corinthians 16:14). A towel list turns love from feeling into action.Recap of our 21-day journey: Section 1—Shelter in the Storm: strength in adversity, peace amid chaos, trust beyond understanding, joy in every circumstance, courage to face fears, love beyond measure, strength in weakness (Psalm 46:1; Isaiah 26:3; Proverbs 3:5-6; Philippians 4:4; Joshua 1:9; 1 John 4:9-10; 2 Corinthians 12:9-10). Section 2—A Quiet Assurance: confidence in God’s plan, rest in His timing, assurance of His presence, anchored in His truth, hope in His promises, courage in silence, joy in His assurance (Jeremiah 29:11; Ecclesiastes 3:11; Psalm 46:10; John 8:32; 2 Peter 3:9; Isaiah 30:15; Romans 15:13). Section 3—An Everlasting Praise: gratitude in His presence, trust in His plan, strength in times of need, peace beyond understanding, love without limits, hope anchored in Him, joy in serving others (Psalm 16:11; Proverbs 3:5-6; Isaiah 41:10; Philippians 4:7; 1 John 4:9-10; Romans 15:13; Galatians 5:13).Stay the course: This is not an ending but a beginning. Choose the narrow way daily. Move from inspiration to transformation—walk with God, serve His people, and let His glory shine in ordinary places.A closing charge: Take one truth from the last twenty days and put it in motion by serving someone today. Let your freedom become a conduit for love. May your life be a living doxology—ordinary acts done with extraordinary love, bringing glory to God.A holy rhythm for a deeper walk: stay rooted—abide daily (John 15:5; Galatians 5:16); stay responsive—serve one person a day (Galatians 5:13); stay resilient—don’t grow weary; harvest comes in due time (Galatians 6:9).A simple rule of life: daily—Word, prayer, one act of love; weekly—worship with community and one intentional collaboration; monthly—one quiet hour to review, give thanks, and reset.When it gets hard, remember: If you feel unseen, God sees; if tired, rest in Him then rise; if afraid, courage grows as you move; if alone, reach for community.A prayer of commitment: Lord, I choose the way of love. Root me in Your presence, align my desires with Your will, and make my life a channel of Your grace. Teach me to serve with joy, persevere with hope, and glorify You in all things. Finish what You have begun in me. Amen.A pledge and affirmation: Today I commit to walk with God daily, serve with love consistently, and collaborate generously for His glory. I find joy and fulfillment in serving others with love. Create your towel list this week: three names, one concrete action each, and a deadline. Share one spotlight post, make one bridge introduction, and pray over every step. Small, steady seeds of service grow into testimonies that glorify Jesus forever.

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