SoundBalming with Dr. LaMarr Darnell Shields Dr. LaMarr Darnell Shields
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About SoundBalming with LaMarr D. Shields: Inviting you into his basement Balm shelter once weekly for emergency relief from the rays of negative reinforcement bombarding us throughout our daily living experiences, LaMarr D. Shields drops balms made up of inspiration, information, uplift, and edutainment on shelter dwellers in the form of amazing stories about innovative individuals--artists, activists, social entrepreneurs, social impact practitioners, educators, soldiers of our civic systems, everyday people/courageous everyday doers--committed to creating positive progressive social change in our world today, often doing so via unique, unusual, and surprisingly unexpected methods and approaches.Hosted by the Baltimore based and Chi-town south side raised, Dr. LaMarr Darnell Shields, SoundBalming brings its listeners social change ideas through audio lectures, audio interviews and roundtable discussions. With the intention to help you rise and thrive, Dr. Shields chronicles the journeys of his special guests creating their own paths, enlightening and illuminating the way forward for you on your own special road to restoration, healing, progressive change and positive action.
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Promoting mental health through storytelling with LaMonika Video
In this episode, Dr. LaMarr D. Shields is joined by LaMonika Hill, the author of Liv & Gabby. LaMonika shares her personal challenges with mental illness and decided to write a book entitled Liv and Gabby: Brighter Days Ahead to help children understand the effects and causes of mental illness, and to learn the importance of being supportive and never losing sight of brighter days, no matter how dark things may seem.
LaMonika's advocacy work is centered on increasing awareness to end the stigma surrounding mental illness. She emphasizes that seeking help for mental illness is a sign of strength, not weakness. Her experience and understanding of mental illness have profoundly affected others, allowing them to see that they are not alone in their struggles.
www.thehelpingheal.com
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Rediscover the Joy of Play with Drew Vernon
Research shows that there is real power in play. Through play, children develop the social, emotional, cognitive, and physical skills they need to thrive both now and into their futures.
In this episode, Dr. Shields is joined by Drew Vernon, Founder, and CEO of tonies. Drew Vernon is the marketing director for tonies, a dad, podcaster, and childhood advocate, who understands that their is purpose in play.
The Toniebox is an imagination-building, screen-free digital listening experience that plays stories, songs, and more.
Designed for little listeners ages 3+, it’s the perfect storytime companion for tiny hands and active imaginations.
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Living In The Present with Yoga Instructor Kim Tang
What’s the value of living in the present?
This is the question Dr. Shields posed to Kim Tang, an internationally recognized yoga instructor and breathwork facilitator. In this episode, Kim shares strategies to eliminate distracting and staying present.
www.kimtangyoga.com
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How To Be A More Intentional Leader with Karan Ferrell- Rhodes
On this episode of SoundBalming, Intentional Leader Karan Ferrell- Rhodes explains that leadership is a verb. Not unlike a high-performing athlete that mitigates injury and reaches performance goals by being intentional in every move they make, if we lead our teams with intentionality we can achieve better and more predictable outcomes.
Karan Rhodes is a leadership speaker who shares how to grow from being a high potential leader to one who “leads at the top of their game” .
www.shockinglydifferent.com/leadership-speaker
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Social Media and Your Mental Health with Dr. Margaret Cochran
In this episode, we discuss the social media platforms like Instagram, which made headlines last year for suppressing likes to curb the comparisons and hurt feelings associated with attaching popularity to sharing content. But do these efforts combat mental health issues, or are they simply applying a band-aid to a wound?
We discuss the excessive use of Social Media with Dr. Margaret Cochran and how it fuels feelings of addiction, anxiety, depression, isolation, and FOMO.
Dr. C is a transpersonal psychologist, licensed clinical social worker, educator, life coach, and author with over 25 years of clinical experience. She seamlessly interweaves traditional ego psychology, transpersonal psychology, and energy psychology Affording her patients every tool possible to achieve their goals and make their dreams a reality.
www.drcochran.net
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How I Beat the Odds with Dr. Salvatore Forcina, M.D.
Born in Italy during World War II, Salvatore Forcina was a young boy who survived all odds by living through his young childhood without any real or proper shelter. Like many Italians during this time, a month after turning eight years old his parents followed this migration to Argentina, a developing country at the time rich with natural resources and hope for a more stable life. Sent away to live with Redemptorist priests for seven long years as the only available option to study, this young boy struggled emotionally and psychologically with no social outlets and little emotional development. Salvatore’s dream to study medicine and help people propelled him to carry on and continue his education, eventually being educated and living on three different continents, each with a new language to learn and master. Despite his meager beginnings which provided no social and little educational opportunity and despite the many years and setbacks it took him to accomplish this, his goal was ultimately accomplished because of his sheer determination. This true-life story is motivating, uplifting, and based on what genuine love of family can provide to someone.
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Customer Reviews
I had fun being a guest!
We recorded an episode yesterday and I had a great time speaking with Dr. Shields! He asked thoughtful questions about my experiences and perspectives as a Latina. He took the time to learn about my story which allowed for an organic and smooth conversation about heavy topics like trauma and racism. I felt comfortable sharing certain details because of the genuine energy in the room. I look forward to listening to our episode as well as others!
-Priscilla María Gutiérrez
Great show
I really enjoyed Dr. Shields both educating and entertaining his listeners. It’s a fun show and worthwhile listening!
Power packed advice to change your life in every episode
LaMarr Darnell Shields is a force of nature! Just listening to his energy and positivity will get you motivated to make a change. Add to that his thoughtful interviews with leading experts and you have podcast gold. Give Sound Balming a listen you won’t be dissapointed!