Words of Love with Dr Dwayne

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Exploring the power of meditation and self-acceptance.

  1. 07/02/2024

    Why We Need a New Approach to Healing Societal Abuse with Phyllis Leavitt

    When you see or hear of a child being abused, your instinctive reaction is one of condemnation, right? We see abusive dynamics play out and hurt untold numbers of people on a national scale. Yet unlike with an abused child, too many in this country not only tolerate it but condone it. Highlighting this issue is long overdue and my guest Phillis Leavitt is bravely taking it on. She’s an author and psychotherapist with over 34 years of experience working extensively with abuse and dysfunctional family dynamics. Her latest book, America in Therapy, explores the roots of divisiveness and violence in the country to bring healing and safety restoration avenues into the national conversation. In this episode of the Words of Love podcast, you’ll discover how we as a country mimic the same dynamics of abusive relationships. Phyllis will also illustrate, through a thought experiment, some examples of how we could bring love into our politics so we can start healing on a societal level. 3:30 - Phyllis’ latest book and the dysfunctional family dynamics that are reflected in the nation as a whole 10:40 - What’s currently missing in our ability to make changes needed to end abusive practices nationally 14:53 - Why this issue is about the psychology of the nation and a look at the country’s symptomatology 22:52 - Phyllis’ prescription recommendations for incorporating love into our politics 31:54 - A few more powerful policy recommendations to help get us on the path to healing Connect with Phyllis Leavitt Phyllis Leavitt has a Masters’ Degree in Psychology and Counseling from Antioch University. She co-directed the Parents United sexual abuse treatment program in Santa Fe, New Mexico for two years and then went into private practice full time. Phyllis has treated children, families, couples, and individual adults for 34 years, and has worked extensively with abuse and dysfunctional family dynamics, their aftermath, and some of the most important elements for healing.  She has two previous books, A Light in the Darkness and Into the Fire. Her latest book, America in Therapy: A New Approach to Hope and Healing for a Nation in Crisis, published by Morgan James Publishing, explores the roots of divisiveness and violence in America from a psychological point of view, with the goal of bringing the best of what heals relationships and restores us to safety, into national conversation. Phyllis lives with her husband in Taos, NM and is now focusing on writing and speaking. Phyllis Leavitt | Facebook | LinkedIn | Instagram | Twitter/X | Substack  America in Therapy: A New Approach to Hope and Healing for a Nation in Crisis by Phyllis Leavitt, M.A. Mentioned in Why We Need a New Approach to Healing Societal Abuse with Phyllis Leavitt “How Neglected History Is Key to Reconciliation for Systemic Change with Dr. Amy Aldridge Sanford” The Divine Assignment Substack with Dr. Dwayne When you're ready, I'M HERE...TEXT ME!

    Why We Need a New Approach to Healing Societal Abuse with Phyllis Leavitt

  2. 06/25/2024

    Visibility and Safe Spaces for Tulsa’s Creative Queer Community with Chris Vanndy

    Most people living outside places like Tulsa, OK have a certain assumption about the visibility of queer people here…and not a flattering one. So it might surprise you to know that it’s teeming with artists in the queer community. And as someone who grew up here, my guest Chris Vanndy is leading the charge as a creative and community leader to make their work visible. In this episode of the Words of Love podcast, you’ll hear about how he’s helping to create safe spaces for queer artists and their art in Tulsa. He’ll also emphasize the importance of increasing visibility for those in the 2SLGBTQ+ space, as well as reveal why he feels fortunate to have been born and raised in Tulsa and his dream goal for the community. 4:34 - How Tulsa nurtured Chris’s creative instincts as a child and prepared him for what was possible 7:21 - How Chris’s shared vision for the Center for Queer Prairie Studies impacts the artistic community in Tulsa 9:28 - Examples of events held through Queer Prairie Studies and how it all resembles a moving exhibition 16:22 - How Chris combines his technical expertise and creativity in his artwork 20:00 - A fluid take on pronouns, two-spirit (2S) as part of LGBTQ+ history, and what it means to be a Black queer in places like Tulsa 25:31 - What Chris would do if he had a blank check for a community building project of his dreams Connect with Chris Vanndy Chris Vanndy is a creative director, artist, and community leader in Tulsa. Chris is a co- Executive Director at Studio 66 and The Center for Queer Prairie Studies, sister organizations, who’s core mission is to create safe spaces for the 2SLGBTQ+ community in Tulsa through arts based programming. Chris Vanndy | | Instagram  Studio 66 (Tulsa)  Mentioned in Visibility and Safe Spaces for Tulsa’s Creative Queer Community with Chris Vanndy Center for Queer Prairie Studies on Instagram Tulsa CARES Black Queer Tulsa Twisted Arts Tulsa The Divine Assignment Substack with Dr. Dwayne When you're ready, I'M HERE...TEXT ME!

    Visibility and Safe Spaces for Tulsa’s Creative Queer Community with Chris Vanndy

  3. 04/02/2024

    Words of Wisdom on Big Life Changes and Perspective Shifts with Dr. Swati Kumari

    Have you ever heard someone with such a powerful and inspiring story that you just had to know what happened next in their journey? Well, it's time to celebrate and welcome back Dr. Swati Kumari to be part of the conversation again. She is a Nepali-trained physician and fertility specialist who practiced in Nepal and is doing her OBGYN residency in the U.S. Now training for the third time, her life is very different from when she was last on the show. In this episode of the Words of Love podcast, you’ll hear about how her life has changed and been positively impacted. If you find yourself at a defining point in your journey like her, listen to her words of wisdom as she describes the joys in her new life, compares the struggles of her old life to now, and reveals how they’ve shifted her perspective in the last year. 2:33 - What’s happened since the last time Dr. Kumari was on the podcast and how she’s coping with a couple of big life changes 5:15 - Dr. Kumari talks about the amazing new addition to her family and how she balances work and life these days 7:44 - How Dr. Kumari compares struggles in her life now to what she struggled with previously 9:24 - The real work of discovering the deeper truth of who you are 13:13 - Advice that the Dr. Kumari of today would give to the version of herself from 10 years ago Connect with Dr. Swati Kumari Dr. Swati Kumari on YouTube Dr. Swati Kumari on LinkedIn Dr. Swati Kumari on Facebook Dr. Swati Kumari on Instagram Mentioned in Words of Wisdom on Big Life Changes and Perspective Shifts with Dr. Swati Kumari “Dr. Swati Kumari: Mother. Healer. Survivor.” The Divine Assignment Substack with Dr. Dwayne When you're ready, I'M HERE...TEXT ME!

    Words of Wisdom on Big Life Changes and Perspective Shifts with Dr. Swati Kumari

  4. 03/26/2024

    How Everything Is Interconnected With Your Health with Dr. Lynn Carey

    Have you ever had (or do you currently have) a health issue you’ve tried to solve, but nothing seems to work? For years, Dr. Lynn Carey suffered from chronic pain and illness after having scoliosis surgery as a teenager. Nobody knew how to help her beyond the painkillers and antibiotics…until someone introduced her to something that helped her not only heal her pain but reduce her fear of it as well.  That healing journey propelled her to attend school and start her own practice. Now retired from that practice, Dr. Carey uses the gifts she received through her experience to offer a holistic approach to health and life. In this episode of the Words of Love podcast, you’ll learn about the mind-body connection and how everything interconnects with your health. Dr. Carey and I will also talk about the innate intelligence of your body and listening to what it’s telling you, the important place of both ancient and modern technology for generating great outcomes, and more! 1:31 - The philosophy that lessened Dr. Carey’s fear of pain, helped her finally heal, and changed her worldview 5:29 - Ups and downs of Dr. Carey’s chiropractic healing journey and how it showcases the mind-body connection 10:41 - Why Dr. Carey outgrew her practice and is trying to apply the gift of her journey in other areas 14:00 - Why there’s more willingness to engage in “alternative health” conversations in more traditional, corporate healthcare settings 19:19 - The benefit of being open to choices that combine modern and ancient technologies 24:38 - Two areas where Dr. Carey focuses on impacting people on a consistent basis and why you have dreams you want to achieve Connect with Dr. Lynn Carey Dr. Lynn Carey earned a doctorate in chiropractic and a bachelor's degree in nutrition from Life University. She owned a practice in Wilmington, Delaware, for eighteen years and has traveled to Brazil and India. Dr. Carey loves empowering others to create their desired life of health, wealth, and perfect self-expression. Today, she stays busy pursuing her entrepreneurial dreams and homeschooling her teenage son. Website | Instagram My Journey to Grace: Shattering Mainstream Illusions & Creating My Desired Life by Dr. Lynn Carey Mentioned in How Everything Is Interconnected With Your Health with Dr. Lynn Carey “How Whole Brain Living Can Increase Your Emotional Wellness with Dr. Jill Bolte Taylor” “The Power of Vipassana Meditation: Sitting In Silence for 10 Days” The Divine Assignment Substack with Dr. Dwayne When you're ready, I'M HERE...TEXT ME!

    How Everything Is Interconnected With Your Health with Dr. Lynn Carey

  5. 03/05/2024

    Show Up With Resonance That Reflects Who You Choose to Be Now with Cleveland P. Jones

    We all walk down that road of struggling with the self and accepting, embracing, and expressing who we really are. You’ve probably felt compelled to hide something about yourself that was considered “out of the norm” by your family, culture, religion, etc. But it’s still authentically you and always waiting to shine through. Many times on this show, you’ve heard me talk about my struggle. But I’m not the only one in the family who’s spreading love and truth from lessons learned through experience. And while I choose this podcast as my muse, today’s guest has another tool of choice: music. My cousin Cleveland P. Jones is a singer and songwriter who performs live in Atlanta and nationwide and has even toured internationally. And he uses his artistry as a vessel for others and to help himself show up with resonance, reflecting who he actually is. In this episode of the Words of Love podcast, you’ll learn how Cleveland is using his artistic process to aid in his mental health, self-discovery, and self-actualization. You’ll hear about his journey of self-soothing with love, his struggle with self-sabotage, how it ties back to childhood, and how it continues to show up for him (including on stage). 5:14 - How Cleveland wants to spread honesty, truth, and especially love in this conversation 14:31 - A two-word prescription to incorporate into your daily life 18:15 - The struggle between self-love and self-sabotage and how it shows up in Cleveland’s artistic process 24:58 - The element of a live performance that makes it impossible to replicate otherwise 28:02 - A moment that proved to be a powerful transformation tool for Cleveland as a performer 38:48 - How Cleveland’s fight against overthinking and expectations to be his authentic self go back to his upbringing 43:00 - The attitude Cleveland is choosing to take on now that he’s entering a new decade of life About Cleveland P. Jones Cleveland Jones is a singer and songwriter from South Carolina and a graduate of Morehouse College and Berklee College of Music. He has toured internationally, collaborated with notable artists, and even opened for Chaka Khan. He has also released two albums, Ace of Hearts and Let’s Make Love, and is dedicated to spreading love and healing one song at a time. Cleveland P. Jones | Instagram Mentioned in Show Up With Resonance That Reflects Who You Choose to Be Now with Cleveland P. Jones “Why Now Is the Greatest Time of All to Decide and Share Our Simple Gifts” The Art of No Hard Conversations Substack with Dr. Dwayne When you're ready, I'M HERE...TEXT ME!

    Show Up With Resonance That Reflects Who You Choose to Be Now with Cleveland P. Jones

  6. 02/13/2024

    The Power of Vipassana Meditation: Sitting In Silence for 10 Days

    Can you sit in silence for 10 days? Many people can’t fathom being quiet for more than a few minutes, much less that long. Six months ago, I couldn’t imagine doing it! But recently, I went on a silent retreat at the California Vipassana Center. For 10 days, I and 50 other men and women had a sacred experience that bore fruit for the mind, body, spirit...and life. In this episode of the Words of Love podcast, you’ll hear about what we went through during this Vipassana retreat. I’ll talk about the powerful benefits derived from it, why sitting in silence for some time is so vital, and teach you how to reconnect to that place inside so you too can benefit anytime. 4:46 - Why Vipassana is for everyone despite its Buddhist roots 8:49 - What it was like to sit in silence for 10 days with other people at the retreat 15:11 - Why we spend precious little time truly experiencing our lives and the dilemma its causing 18:00 - The one time all of us have sat in silence because we had no choice 20:40 - Taking a moment to pause and reconnect with the breath Mentioned in The Power of Vipassana Meditation: Sitting In Silence for 10 Days Vipassana Meditation The Art of No Hard Conversations Substack with Dr. Dwayne When you're ready, I'M HERE...TEXT ME!

    The Power of Vipassana Meditation: Sitting In Silence for 10 Days

  7. 01/23/2024

    The Call That You’re Being Encouraged to Answer and an Ode to k.d. lang

    Today, I offer you a challenge. In fact, it’s really more than a challenge; it’s the divine assignment you’ve been given. In this episode of the Words of Love podcast, you’ll learn what that divine assignment is and how music encapsulates it. I’ll also briefly discuss how k.d. lang took on the challenge in her special way long before other popular musicians. 5:30 - What the Virgin Mary really embodies in all of our holy texts 10:08 - The call of the event horizon: the seed you’re encouraged to bring forth 16:01 - The Truth that underlies the divine assignment you have 20:31 - Why we love music and why k.d. lang is the unsung hero of my lifetime Mentioned in The Call That You’re Being Encouraged to Answer and an Ode to k.d. lang The Art of No Hard Conversations Substack with Dr. Dwayne When you're ready, I'M HERE...TEXT ME!

    The Call That You’re Being Encouraged to Answer and an Ode to k.d. lang

  8. 01/16/2024

    Why Now Is the Greatest Time of All to Decide and Share Our Simple Gifts

    In the beginning, there was the word. And we depended on the word to be passed down to us through the ages of Moses, the printing press, and beyond to move us on our voyage through time and space. But no longer. In this episode of the Words of Love podcast, you’ll learn why the most powerful time for us humans to decide and express our simple gifts is now and how doing so can impact our future. 8:52 - How Moses’ encounter with God symbolizes moments that have persisted through the ages 15:07 - Why the power of decision is ours now more than ever 18:48 - The benefits of sharing, proclaiming, and enshrining our simple gifts and the first rule for life on Mars Mentioned in Why Now Is the Greatest Time of All to Decide and Share Our Simple Gifts My Stroke of Insight | Ted Talk from Dr. Jill Bolte Taylor EP 44: “How Whole Brain Living Can Increase Your Emotional Wellness with Dr. Jill Bolte Taylor” The Art of No Hard Conversations Substack with Dr. Dwayne When you're ready, I'M HERE...TEXT ME!

    Why Now Is the Greatest Time of All to Decide and Share Our Simple Gifts
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Exploring the power of meditation and self-acceptance.

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  • Creator
    DrDwayneMD
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2024
  • Episodes
    14
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    Explicit
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